Maple Coconut Banana Bread

Maple Coconut Banana Bread 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (can sub for neutral-flavored vegetable oil) 3/4 Cup B Grade Maple Syrup 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Mashed Bananas (about 2 medium bananas) 1 3/4 Cup Flour (whole wheat pastry flour also works well) 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/3 Cup Almond Milk 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans Coconut Flakes (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat coconut oil in microwave to melt it. Using an electric mixer, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas and milk. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Make a well in the center and pour in the liquid mixture. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir to combine. Lightly spray an 9×5 in bread loaf pan with nonstick spay. Pour mixture into pan and if using, sprinkle coconut flakes on top. Place in oven and bake for 50-60 minutes (30 minutes in, check the bread and place tin foil on top if it is starting to brown too much). Carefully remove from oven and allow to cook for several minutes in the pan before removing.