Moist Banana Bread With Coconut Oil from Chez Us

Submitted by carrie sheridan

"Worth trying to experiment with using coconut oil instead of butter in baking..."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 Loaf
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup virgin coconut oil
• 1 cup yogurt cheese or 1 cup organic cream cheese
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 medium bananas
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or butter and flour it).
3. In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the coconut oil on medium speed until soft (about 3 minutes). Add the cheese and continue beating on medium for about another 3 minutes.
5. Add the brown sugar and beat at medium speed until fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add the egg and bananas and mix until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for around 3 minutes until combined
7. Pour mixture into loaf pan.
8. Bake 45-55 minutes. The bread should be golden brown.
9. A knife or toothpick inserted in the middle will come out clean when the bread is done.