As part of my baking spree of late I seem to have been making loafs of varying flavours, and this banana pecan bread is definitely one of the better ones! Deliciously moist, with the addition of coconut and the pecans for crunch and flavour it really does make for an excellent baked treat!
Not only is it perfect with a cuppa but it makes a great, albeit slightly decadent, breakfast option as well, especially if you toast it and top it with some butter! Yes. Please.
Now, here’s how to make it!
Ingredients List
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1tsp vanilla
- 3 very ripe medium bananas
- 1 3/4 cups plain flour
- 1 1/2tsp baking powder
- 2tsp cinnamon
- 1tsp nutmeg
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Steps
- Preheat oven to 175C
- Beat together the butter and brown sugar until combined and creamy
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between additions, then beat in the vanilla
- Mash the bananas and add to the butter mix and fold through
- Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and fold through
- Roughly chop or break the pecans and add with the coconut, folding until just combined
- Line a loaf pan with baking paper and spoon in the batter, smoothing the top with your spatula. Sprinkle with some additional pecan pieces if desired, pressing them slightly into the batter
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is slightly golden
- Leave to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then cool on a wire rack
- Enjoy!
Easy as that! Nutty and delicious, and all done in one main pan so you’re not even left with many dishes! My kinda baking! Pecans aren’t a nut I cook with all that often, but this banana pecan bread is so tasty that I think I’ll be using them a lot more often from now on!
Much like my apple loaf this one didn’t last long, with slices disappearing at work pretty quickly! Providing food for others is definitely one of my favourite things to do at the moment (and pretty much all the time really!).
Are you a pecan fan? What else could I use them in other than this banana pecan bread?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
merilyn
May 23, 2015 at 9:02 am (9 years ago)love the look of this liz!
your photos are great!
have a good weekend!
love m:)X
merilyn
May 24, 2015 at 9:23 am (9 years ago)whoops! sorry liz, I always forget to answer the questions! yes, I love pecans and walnuts I jest throw them into any salad or anything1 … a good protein source!
also you could make a delicious pecan pie!;)
love m:)X
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
June 7, 2015 at 8:53 pm (9 years ago)Ooh pecan pie! One of my colleagues looooves pecan pie but I’ve never tried making one, I should give it a try!
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
June 7, 2015 at 8:53 pm (9 years ago)Thanks M xx
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
May 30, 2015 at 11:17 am (9 years ago)I love the pecans in this. Great recipe.
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