Makes 1 large loaf

• 225g self-raising flour
• 45g desiccated coconut
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 125 ml vegetable oil
• 125 ml coconut cream
• 2 large, ripe bananas, mashed
• 100g dates, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease and line a large loaf tin.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, coconut and sugar and make a well in the centre.
3. Combine the egg, oil, coconut cream and banana in a bowl. Add to the flour mixture and combine gently. Add the dates and mix.
4. Pour the mixture into the lined tin, smooth the top and bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer come out clean.
5. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This is a great quick and easy recipe for using up those ripe bananas and it is so moist it does not need anything on it.