I LIKE TO EAT APPLES AND BANANAS BREAD

I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas Bread image

My children love to bake (and eat) all kinds of banana bread. They make this all by themselves, with just a little help from me to put it in the oven. -Kristin Metcalf, Charlton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples (2 medium)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bananas, apples, sugars and water. Stir in melted butter. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into banana mixture. Transfer to a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, toast coconut, stirring occasionally, in a shallow pan at 350° until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Cool slightly. Mix coconut with caramel syrup and sea salt; spread over loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.