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Banana Bread

Between the bananas, the blueberries, the coconut and the nuts and the butter I slathered on there…yes, this is the best banana bread you’ll ever make.

I know everyone has their version of banana bread, but this one is worth trying.

Let’s give it a whirl…


Here’s what you will need:  Bananas, buttermilk, granulated sugar, butter, all-purpose flour, coconut, eggs, blueberries, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda and table salt.

In a medium bowl whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon table salt.  Set aside.

Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until white and fluffy; about three minutes.  Add 2 eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.  Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixture alternating with 1/3 cup buttermilk.  Start and end with dry ingredients.

The Hungry Housewife said to find four ripe, super nasty bananas to mash up.  Do you think these fit the requirements?  Two are super nasty and the other two are getting their but were very ripe.

Stir in mashed bananas, 1 cup coconut, 1 Tablespoon vanilla, 1 cup blueberries and 1 cup walnuts.  I used frozen blueberries which is why they appear so shriveled looking.

Lightly grease or line with parchment (as I did) two 8 x 4 loaf pans.  Fill both pans with batter and throw a handful of blueberries on top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with only a slight amount of crumbs on it.

Try to wait until it cools before slicing into it.

Of course I didn’t wait.  I sliced right in.  I know, I’m pathetic.

How could I wait…just look at it.

I wish I could have had a slice yesterday morning…here was the view outside our window in Oregon.  It would have gone well with our coffee.  This is not a black and white photo, it was just snowing really hard.  Of course the kids were in heaven.

Banana Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
4 ripe, nasty looking bananas, smooshed up real good
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed), plus a handful for sprinkling on top
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and table salt.  Set aside.

Cream together butter and sugar until white and fluffy; about three minutes.  Add eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.  Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixture alternating with buttermilk.  Start and end with dry ingredients.

Stir in mashed bananas, coconut, vanilla, 1 cup blueberries and walnuts.  I used frozen blueberries which is why they appear so shriveled looking.

Lightly grease or line with parchment (as I did) two 8 x 4 loaf pans.  Fill both pans with batter and throw a handful of blueberries on top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with only a slight amount of crumbs on it.

Try to wait until it cools before slicing into it.  I didn’t.

Comments

  2. The texture looks amazing! I’m always nervous to make banana bread because it’s my mom’s “baking star” and you know how it is with mom’s cooking (you can’t ever top it!). But this one is totally different with all the yummy add-ins. I’ll have to try it!

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  4. I can see what it’s the best! Coconut is that secret ingredient in so many recipes (my bread pudding,for example, 😉 ). And I really like the idea of ripe and mushy bananas — gives depth of flavor and texture. Brilliant.

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  7. I bet that smelled wonderful whilst baking.

    I think it’s an omen that I have some overripe bananas (that’s just my nice way of saying nearly rotten!) and blueberries on hand. Must make this. Well, sans the nuts because they make my tongue swell…which is unfortunate because I love them!

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  14. Looks absolutely delicious. I am definitely going to make this banana bread. I see nuts in the ingredients, and I assume they are pecans? Also, the picture of the snowy view from your window will be so comforting when you are in your new home out there!

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  16. I’d never think to add blueberries or coconut to banana bread. I’ll bet it was good!

    What a great picture! It’s funny, isn’t it? When it gets cloudy and snows, everything takes on a very black and white look. It always reminds me of Ansel Adams photos.

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  20. Ok, I believe you….This is the next banana recipe I am going to make!! My god – I’m sitting here having not eaten breakfast and no food in the office. I’m dying and you just helped kill me a little faster! 😉

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  21. Oh my goodness I am a star! I made to to your website!! I am sooooo glad you liked my banana bread!!! After years of tinkering w/ the recipe, I think I came up with a keeper!!!!! Thanks so much again for featuring my Banana Bread!!!

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  27. WOW. I make a mean banana bread but this looks amazing!!! I mean, really, really good!

    However, I must say that one of the reasons I make banana bread is just to use up those bananas. It’s something I can make without any special ingredients and I don’t usually have blueberries or coconut lying around (although maybe I should.) I tend to make goodies that use up my pantry stash and don’t require extra ingredients.

    That being said, I could sure go for a slice right now as I sip my coffee…. mmmm

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  35. I love pointing out the line in my cookbook that says “allow banana bread to sit overnight before slicing.” Drives my family completely crazy. We never wait either. We’re such mavericks.

    This looks awesome. I threw some mini chocolate chips in my last batch of banana bread and I was Queen For a Day around here.

    The masses are so easy to please, aren’t they?

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  38. Leslie’s banana bread does in fact look like the best recipe – ever. And your photos are awesome. I want to take a big bite (or 20) right now. My family eats bananas so fast they never get brown. I’m going to have to hide some to make this!

    Love your snow picture. I would have been in heaven right along with the boys. I LOVE snowstorms!

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  42. I think my girlfriend would freak out if I suggested a new banana bread recipe. It’s the only thing she makes and she’s quite attached to the recipe. Which is too bad, I want to try that! I’ll trade you some scrambled eggs for some. 😉

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  50. I think this is the first time I have ever seen blueberries in banana bread. Not that I think that’s a bad thing mind you. I’m loving this recipe.

    Sorry about your snow. The east coast is being hit with some incredible spring-like weather today, but I can’t enjoy it as I’m stuck in the office.

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  52. ohhhhh…yummm…coconut is one of my favorite ingredients in so many things…can’t wait to try it….and that view….beautiful! And HOLY COW…50 comments already…seriously what’s the trick to getting so many followers???? You are just so awesome…I can see I’m not the only one who thinks so…

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  54. I think by the looks and sound of it, Leslie is right about her banana bread, and I have been feeling like baking something filling and good for awhile . This banana bread seems to fit the bill!

    Your outside scene looks like our outside scene yesterday, but the sun is shining brightly now…maybe a bit of spring…oh won’t that banana bread be wonderful for breakfast on the porch with fresh coffee ?

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  63. You know, I might just have 50 versions of banana bread…all of which I make!! But THIS one, I mean, THIS ONE!! I’ve never used blueberries or coconut, and now I feel betrayed by my own lack of creativity. Thankyou to you and Hungry Mom!

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  65. Oh yummy, yum, yum! I’ve never had anything like this! My husband would snarf them down right out of the oven! Glad the hooligans got to play in the snow! It was actually sunny here in Beaverton today! Hope you had a great trip to your vinyard-in-the-making! 🙂

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  75. That snow shot looks crazy.

    I have to say, though I never thought I liked banana bread, that blend of ingredients, along with your delicious photo, make me really want to try it again. Nice job on Leslie’s part and thanks for sharing it further.

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  76. Hey, that’s cheating. That’s banana-blueberry-coconut-walnut-sofa bread. That’s got everything! Being a purist (HA!) I’ve got the best banana bread. Well, my mom. (But that looks great for banana-blueberry-coco…)

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  77. Shoot …such a nice and beautifully moist cake I must start making more sweets, I just afraid I’ll eat them all though and grow fat…as If I made something like these I would be tempted to eat most of it by myself…:)

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  78. My two loaves just came out of the oven. The house smells wonderful. I, too, couldn’t wait for it to cool. My husband and I just ate two slices with butter. OMG!!!! I’m trying your bacon pull apart bread tomorrow for brunch. Thanks for all the great recipes. This is one of my very favorite sites.

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  81. I have added coconut to my banana bread for years and have always gotten rave reviews on it. Banana coconut and blueberry together… ahhhh…must be like heaven.

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  82. I have been looking at this bread for awhile,so i copied it down ,and when i make it I will let you know how delicious it is,looks yum-yum -yummy
    also love your blog!!!

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  83. OMG!! Made the Banana bread this afternoon and I completely agree that it’s the best I’ve ever had!! Even my boyfriend(who is picky eater, loved it. In fact when I mentioned taking some to his parents he got protective of the banana bread) ha ha ha Thanks

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  84. I just made this last night (minus walnuts). I was so excited to make it, and it’s amazing, but it’s probably the worst thing to share between my roommate and I. She hates blueberries and I hate walnuts. I think I’m going to have to split it halves next time, one with walnuts and one with blueberries. Anyway, thank you, this is amazing.

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