CocoBanana Bread

We know banana bread in its’ simplest of ways never gets old, but no one ever said we could not kick it up a notch. How about adding some coconut to really give it that Island feel and taste? Pair this with a Pineapple Coconut Rum cocktail and you will certainly feel like you are on vacation.

Serves: 10 – 12

Prep time: 8 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pouch The Bake Box “Piece of Cake” Vanilla Bean Instant Cake Mix

• 2 overripe banana

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• ¾ cup water

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9"-x-13" loaf pan with cooking spray.

• Pour dry mix in a clean mixing bowl.

• In another bowl, mash the banana and add the oil and water. Mix until combined.

• Pour the mashed banana mixture over the dry mix. Mix, using a spatula or wooden spoon, until just well combine.

• Pour batter in prepared pan.

• Bake in the oven for 50 – 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.