Coconut and banana bread

Many years ago I worked in a café where this bread was one of the favourite breakfast items on the menu. I’ve played with the recipe ever since. Back then it was served toasted with sliced banana, but because I often find myself with a couple of overripe bananas in need of a good baking, I’ve popped them into the bread instead.

The recipe was originally baked as little cakes, so if your children love the flavour of this bread, you could also make lunchbox muffins by spooning the bat