Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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A twist on the classic banana bread, replacing the traditional walnuts with coconut flakes and chocolate chips. i combined and tweaked several traditional recipes to come up with this one. some suggested additions or substitutions: white, dark, or milk chocolate chips instead of the semi sweet and/or adding chopped macadamia nuts. hope you enjoy!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Grease 9x5x3 loaf pan.

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Mix flour , coconut , baking powder , baking soda and salt together in a small bowl.

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Set aside.

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In a mixing bowl , beat the eggs until frothy.

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Add sugar , butter / margarine , banana , applesauce and vanilla and beat well.

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Add dry ingredient mixture all at once and stir until just combined.

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Gently stir in the chocolate chips.

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Pour batter in the greased pan.

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Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Let stand to cool slightly , and then remove from pan.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sweetened flaked coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, sugar, mashed banana, butter, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips