Ingredients
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- 3 large ripe bananas
- ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican rum (optional)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. Add melted butter and mix well.
- Whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and rum. Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices).
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Do not overmix.
- Add coconut flakes if using, and gently stir.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.