Banana, Coconut, Bluberry,Walnut Bread

I absolutely love bread, all kinds. I always say "the more stuff in it, the better."
I basically look in my cupboard and start adding whatever I can see, raisins,oatmeal,peaches,apples,coconut,nuts,cereal,pears,cranberries,carrots,etc.... I found this delicious recipe but changed it a bit to make it healthier. I enjoy breads that are very dense and less sweet so adjust it to fit your tastes.


1/4 cup softened butter or 1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup sugar (tried it with 1/4 cup instead for a less sweet bread)
1 cup flour (Can use wheat or white)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 large very ripe bananas
5 tbsp + 1 tsp vanilla yogurt (I used non fat)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1/2 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Cream together the butter and sugar with a mixer. Add the egg mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking powder and the baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the yogurt - make sure to start with flour and end with flour.

Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for a 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently. Set aside and cool. Mash the bananas very well with a fork. Gently add the smashed bananas, vanilla, toasted nuts and coconut into the batter then carefully stir until combined. Fold in blueberries, reserving a few for the top of the loaf. Pour the batter into the bread pan then sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until tester comes out of the center of the loaf clean. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter. Enjoy.