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    Home » Bread Recipes » Quick Bread Recipes

    Published: Nov 12, 2015 · Modified: May 25, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread

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    The heady aroma of chocolate, the mild flavor of banana, and the undeniable sweetness of coconut are what make this Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread a complete standout, and the perfect loaf to give as a holiday gift.

    A loaf and a few slices on the side of Chocolate Coconut Banana Bread.
     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread

    The thing I'm finding odd (but pleasant) as I sit down to write this post is that I can almost smell the aroma of chocolate and coconut wafting through the house, even though this bread is long gone. I consider that a testament to how tasty this simple-to-make loaf actually is.


    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread is easy to whip together but you'll notice that the bake time is long, and that's because it's so dense and chocolaty.

    Remember that all good things come to those who wait, and this bread is well worth every minute spent in the oven.

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    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread

    If you'd like to up the chocolate ante of this bread (nice, but certainly not necessary), feel free to add some semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter before baking. And, as I'm always prone to do (but didn't do this time), tossing in some chopped toasted nuts is never a bad thing in my book. But, if you're giving it as a gift, sometimes the simpler, the better.

    COCOA COCONUT BANANA BREAD   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Yield:   1 loaf        Prep Time: 10 minutes      Bake Time: 70-90 minutes

    1 stick butter, softened
    1 cup granulated sugar
    2 large eggs
    3 overripe bananas
    ¼ cup buttermilk (or mix ¼ milk with ½ teaspoon lemon juice)
    1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    2¼ cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
    loaf pan
    baking spray
    1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
    1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

    -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    -In a large bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend the butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla until well combined.

    -Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Blend until well combined. Add in the coconut (chocolate chips and nuts, if using) and mix until combined.

    -Scrape the mixture evenly into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with baking spray. Bake in a preheated oven for 70-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    -Cool completely. If desired, wrap in plastic wrap and then gift wrap with ribbon.

    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread
    Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread


    Another thing you'll love about this Cocoa Coconut Banana Bread is that after it's wrapped tightly in plastic wrap you can pop it in the freezer for up to 3 weeks before you're ready to gift it.

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    Comments

    1. The Chunky Chef says

      November 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      All these flavors work SO well together.... I bet this bread is completely amazing!!

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    2. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      November 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      What a tasty sounding bread! I bet it would be awesome as French toast.

      Reply
    3. Lauren Kelly says

      November 16, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      This bread sounds delicious! I love baking breads to give as gifts for the holidays!

      Reply
    4. Paula Jones says

      November 16, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Definitely a great gift giving idea!

      Reply
    5. Carrie R says

      November 15, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      I just love the chocolate and coconut combo! I bet this banana bread is amazing! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Nikki says

      November 15, 2015 at 8:45 am

      Wow, this bread looks so nice! And I love that pan, it's beautiful and festive! Where did you get it?

      Reply
    7. Isabelle @ Crumb says

      November 15, 2015 at 4:51 am

      You can't go wrong with chocolate and coconut together, as far as I'm concerned... especially if you add some extra chocolate chips in there. (Because really, is there such a thing as too chocolatey? I think not.) A big fat slice of this loaf with a mug of strong coffee would be fantastic right about now.

      Reply
    8. Nutmeg Nanny says

      November 15, 2015 at 4:39 am

      I LOVE the sound of this bread. I love banana bread but that addition of chocolate and coconut makes it even better!

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    9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

      November 15, 2015 at 3:37 am

      Coconut in banana bread is a glorious thing, and then you add chocolate and it is even better!

      Reply
    10. eatgood4life.blogspot.com says

      November 15, 2015 at 12:57 am

      I love banana bread any day of the week. I wish I had a big batch of it. Yours looks moist and tasty!

      Reply
    11. Megan Keno says

      November 15, 2015 at 12:05 am

      Looks scrumptious!

      Reply
    12. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      November 14, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Yum, I'm loving this flavor combo - bananas and coconut are perfect together (and you can't go wrong w/ chocolate). Plus, I can't stop chanting cocoacoconut..cocoacoconut...cocoacoconut...

      Reply
    13. Carolyn Ketchum says

      November 14, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Love dense chocolate-y breads like this!

      Reply
    14. Michelle Verkade says

      November 14, 2015 at 4:42 am

      I love coconut! This looks amazing!

      Reply
    15. The Food Hunter says

      November 13, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      That ornament is so dang cute! and this bread sounds yummy

      Reply
    16. Kimberly Killebrew says

      November 13, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Chocolate-coconut is always a winner in my book! This looks delicious!

      Reply
    17. Lora Anna says

      November 14, 2015 at 1:52 am

      Two of my favorite flavors in a fantastic quick bread. I love different versions of banana bread and your cocoa-coconut version looks like a hit, Renee!

      Reply

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