Tropical Trio Loaf with Coconut Crumble

Lots of banana flavor along with pineapple, and dehydrated mandarin orange bits. The topping adds a crunchy note with flaked coconut. Trader Joe’s carries dehydrated soft mandarin orange segments, but if that’s not your thing, just substitute a little orange zest. Easily doubled, this recipe would be great to take along and share with friends and family for Easter. The holiday falls early this year, so it’s guaranteed to be chilly in these parts. A heartier dessert with coffee, or tea may be just the thing to warm up with after the Easter egg hunt.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 3 large)
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz (1/2) cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped dehydrated soft mandarin orange segments (Trader Joe's) (substitute 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest)
• Coconut Crumble:
• 1 cup unsweetened flake coconut
• 3 TB coconut oil or unsalted butter
• 2 TB all purpose flour
• 1 TB granulated sugar

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