Coconut Banana Bread with Ginger & Flaxseeds is a flavorful and moist banana bread that combines the richness of coconut oil, the nuttiness of flaxseeds, and the warmth of crystallized ginger. This bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
½cupcoconut oil, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
⅓cupflaxseeds
4bananas: 3 mashed, 1 cut in half lengthwise
½cuporganic cane sugar
2large eggs
½cupplain yogurt
1½cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonbaking soda
½cupunsweetened shredded coconut
¼cupcrystallized ginger, chopped
WINE PAIRING
Chardonnay
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil and coat the inside with the flaxseeds.
Mix the mashed bananas, coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and yogurt together in a large bowl.
In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, coconut, and ginger. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to incorporate.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and garnish with the halved banana on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 40 to 50 minutes more, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it to a cutting board and slicing. Enjoy for breakfast or with late-afternoon coffee or tea. The loaf will keep at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 3 days.