Almost a year ago I posted my favorite banana bread recipe. Not much has changed. It is still my favorite banana bread recipe.
The mango situation is dwindling quickly. My tree has only about a dozen left hanging on in these scorching hot summer days. I’ve been baking mostly Italian recipes for our family visiting. I decided I wanted to make the Italian cousins a banana bread. I knew it was something they have never eaten in Italy. They had this for breakfast this past week. They loved it and we loved it and we will be making this often. The toasted coconut is really good! You may be tempted to eat just the topping.
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My friend Maria made this toasted coconut bread with pineapples. I couldn’t stop dreaming about it! I used my good ol’ stand-by banana bread recipe with Maria’s fabulous coconut idea. I think you should try this…like now!
Toasted Coconut Mango-Banana Bread
inspired by Two Peas and their Pod
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups of flour (I sometimes add 1/2 whole wheat and no one knows the difference)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3-4 very ripe)
1 mango, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 cup sugar (I usually add about 3/4 and it turns out fine)
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil (could be substituted for apple sauce)
1/2 cup buttermilk (or few tablespoons sour cream)
Alan Cooke says
July 30, 2011 at 3:58 amI like mangos. I love banana bread. I LOVE Toasted Coconut! I could eat it like candy 🙂 Gotta make this soon!
thepickyeater says
July 30, 2011 at 7:10 amyou had me at coconut mango banana 😀 looks delicious lora !
Nisrine says
July 30, 2011 at 11:55 amI love it. This is heaven for a coconut lover like me.
Pretend Chef says
July 30, 2011 at 12:09 pmPinch me. I must be dreaming. That loaf looks so dreamy. Oh my! I really love mangoes, bananas, and coconut. They all make me giddy. I would love a slice of this right now. Need to give this a try. Yummy!
claudia http://pegasuslegend-whatscookin.blogspot.com/2011/07/favorite-recipes-from-summers-past.html#en says
July 30, 2011 at 12:54 pmWow does this ever look and sound fantastic!
Shabs says
July 30, 2011 at 3:42 pmCoconut has been popping up now in almost all recipes i have looked at recently , interesting combo , i will def give this one a try .
Susan Lindquist says
July 30, 2011 at 4:57 pmMmmmm! Great combo! Next time I make banana bread …!
Anonymous says
July 30, 2011 at 5:15 pmThis looks great! I just posted a coconut banana bread yesterday, but I LOVE the addition of the mango! Looks delicious! 🙂
Xinmei @ Pudding Pie Lane says
July 31, 2011 at 10:34 amThat's a great thing you're doing for the campaign, great work 🙂 And the recipe looks delicious too!
Monet says
August 1, 2011 at 8:59 pmI love how this bread is just covered in coconut, and I can't wait to hear about your hen adventures! I'm glad I'm reading your blog during my lunch break. I would have some serious hunger pains if I didn't have plate of food in front of me! I hope you are having a wonderful Monday. Thank you for sharing with me. Love and hugs from Austin!
foodwanderings says
August 1, 2011 at 11:17 pmOMG how have I missed this Lora?! I love anything with coocnut and mango I adore probably my favorite fruit. Also I love these tyoe of coffee cakes/breads they go perfectly with my tea and for breakfast!! & foodbuzz couln't pick a better ambassador for this great cause.
Baking Serendipity says
August 2, 2011 at 3:41 amBanana bread is possibly my favorite quick bread…and I think it's because it's so versatile. Every where I turn is a new and improved banana bread recipe. I love yours! I definitely need to give it a shot before the mangos are gone at my house too 🙂
Anonymous says
August 2, 2011 at 2:47 pmOh wow! Coconut and mango in a banana bread? What a great combination in a comfort food. (Yes, I do consider banana bread comfort food) Love it.
Amy says
August 2, 2011 at 2:49 pmI have an aging mango in my fridge right now. This is the perfect recipe for it! It sounds so tropical and delish!
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Magic of Spice says
August 2, 2011 at 8:46 pmWow what a delightful flavor combination for a sweet bread…delicious!
Happy When Not Hungry says
August 2, 2011 at 11:46 pmThis bread looks beautiful! I love all the wonderful flavors too. Nice job 🙂
Kathleen says
August 4, 2011 at 4:22 amThis looks like a tropical fiesta! YUM
Sue says
August 5, 2011 at 12:08 amThe whole loaf photo looks like a giant coconut macaroon:) YUM! Wonderful bread, Lora! I need to try it!
green food powder says
August 9, 2011 at 8:35 amThe mixing of various flavors make this an interesting bread to bake.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
August 24, 2011 at 4:46 pmWhat an incredible bread recipe! YUM!
Anonymous says
December 22, 2012 at 3:31 amI made it for Christmas! Just wonderful. Thank you!!