Easy Banana Coconut Bread Recipe

This is the best Coconut Flour Banana Bread you’ll ever try. It’s easy to make, not overly sweet, and reminds me of the real thing– without using gluten or dairy.

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: Coconut flour is SO tricky to work with. You’d think by now, after developing recipes like my Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread, Coconut Flour Carrot Cake, and Coconut Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, I would have a pretty good idea of how to make practically

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However, it still took me 6 different attempts to get this recipe right. My picky toddler has deemed this coconut flour banana bread to be the “best ever, ” so I suppose my effort was worth it!

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The resulting Coconut Flour Banana Bread is moist, without being gooey in the middle, and is also not overly sweet. It could still pass as “normal” banana bread, which is why I added just a touch of natural sweetener, but you could definitely omit the coconut sugar entirely if you don’t mind having a less-sweet bread for your family.

(See the notes below the recipe if you are interested in using maple syrup instead. I tested that, too, but the results are more moist.)

Keep in mind that the riper your bananas are, the sweeter the banana bread will be, so be sure to use bananas with LOTS of black spots on their skin for best results.

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When making this recipe, be sure to use the “scoop and swipe” method for measuring. I dip the measuring cup into the bag of coconut flour to get a heaping scoop, then use the back of a knife to swipe the excess off the top.

I’ve also included the weight of the ingredients in grams in the recipe below, if you prefer to measure using a food scale.

Like most coconut flour recipes, this one does require more eggs than a recipe using any other type of flour. Coconut flour is freakishly absorbent, and because of that it requires eggs for both structure and moisture.

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Trust me when I say that I used as few eggs as necessary to produce a good result. On the bright side, the eggs do give this bread more protein in each slice.

If you need a vegan recipe, check out my Vegan Almond Flour Banana Bread recipe, or the Vegan Buckwheat Banana Bread (which is nut-free) found in my first cookbook.

Coconut flour tends to stick to pans more than other varieties of flour, so I like to line my loaf pan with parchment paper to guarantee the banana bread will easily release from the pan later.

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To make your life easier, spray the pan with a little bit of oil, then press the parchment paper into the bottom of the pan. The light coating of oil will hold the parchment paper in place, so it doesn’t wiggle around while you pour the batter in!

This is the BEST coconut flour banana bread recipe! No oil or added sugar required, this bread is moist and healthy. Gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo.

Calories: 128 kcal , Carbohydrates: 18 g , Protein: 5 g , Fat: 4 g , Saturated Fat: 2 g , Cholesterol: 93 mg , Sodium: 229 mg , Potassium: 199 mg , Fiber: 4 g , Sugar: 9 g , Vitamin A: 153 IU , Vitamin C: 3 mg , Calcium: 34 mg , Iron: 1 mg

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Nutrition information is for 1 of 10 slices. This information is automatically calculated, so it’s just an estimate and not a guarantee.

I slightly modified this recipe to help prevent the soggy middle that some readers were reporting, and I added the weights for those who like to be exact with a kitchen scale.

If you are still in love with the original version, I only changed 3 things: I reduced the number of bananas from 4 to 3, I added a teaspoon of baking powder to help it rise even more, and I increased the coconut sugar from 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup. Feel free to change these things back if you prefer the original recipe.

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If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below letting me know what how you like it. And if you make any modifications, I would love to hear about that, too! We can all benefit from your experience.

Reader Feedback : Do you have a favorite quick bread that I haven’t covered yet? Be sure to check out my Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread and Vegan Pumpkin Bread, too!

Subscribe to my weekly email newsletter for a free 7-day kick start guide. Plus, you'll get weekly meal ideas & new recipes every week!This coconut flour banana bread is moist, fluffy, and made in just one bowl! Naturally gluten free and lower in carbs, it’s healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.

Coconut Banana Bread

There are so many coconut banana bread recipes out there, but none of them come close to achieving the texture of a wheat based quick bread.

If you’ve made any of my healthy desserts before, you’ve probably have all the ingredients in your pantry as we speak. If not, they can easily be found at your local grocery store. Here is what you’ll need:

This has to be one of the easiest recipes to make. We made everything in one bowl and you follow a simple 2-step process.

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Start by adding the dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisking together until combined. In a large mixing bowl, add the bananas, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil and eggs until combined and smooth. Gently fold through the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. 

Now, transfer the batter into a lined loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely, before slicing and serving.

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For this recipe, coconut flour is key to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. If you’d like to use all purpose flour, try a vegan banana bread.

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Both coconut and almond flour must be used in this recipe. The two flours balance each other out for a fluffy loaf. If you’d like to use just almond flour, try an almond flour banana bread.

This coconut flour banana bread is moist, fluffy, and made in just one bowl! Naturally gluten free and lower in carbs, it's healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.

TO STORE: If you intend on enjoying the banana coconut bread within 2-3 days, you can store it at room temperature. Ensure they are stored in a sealed container or covered completely. If you’d like your bread to keep longer, store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.

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TO FREEZE: Place either the entire loaf or individual slices in ziplock bags and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Serving: 1 Slice Calories: 196 kcal Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 16 g Sodium: 133 mg Potassium: 129 mg Fiber: 5 g Vitamin A: 82 IU Vitamin C: 2 mg Calcium: 71 mg Iron: 1 mg NET CARBS: 15 g

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Coconut Banana Bread (easy Recipe)

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.This Banana Bread recipe is a keeper, you’ll love how easy it is! You will be addicted to the smell of coconut and sweet bananas baking that will fill your house!

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This is a great quick bread that lends itself well to being toasted, spread with butter, or just on its own. It’s not as cake-like as most banana bread recipes, it’s a little sturdier and and holds together well. The coconut flavor pairs really well with the bananas!

This recipe has tropical flavors thanks to the sweetened coconut and ripe bananas. I like to change it up by spreading Nutella on slices, or adding dark chocolate chips to the batter.

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I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from the pan and place onto a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.

This recipe can frozen after baking. Cool completely, then place entire loaf of banana bread in a freezer bag and freeze. You can also freeze slices, using parchment paper pieces in between the slices.

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Calories: 223 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 47 mg | Sodium: 185 mg | Potassium: 129 mg | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 275 IU | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition