Kelly loves life at both ends of the spectrum: wearing high heel shoes one day and hiking boots the next; sipping tea out of a pretty cup and slurping hot coffee from a camping mug; challenging herself physically and stopping for quiet unhurried moments to feel the wind on her face. Kelly and her husband Matthew seek to live a fun and adventurous life with their four children and pet bird.
Hmm, it’s between bread and cake. It’s quite moist. It tastes REALLY good with butter on top but I enjoy it without as well. I made it yesterday and the children had it in their lunch box today. They all love it.
I’ve made this for years and now make successfully with soy milk instead of cows milk. I also add a cup of mixed fruit sometimes and that’s yummy too. Great one for cake stalls at schools!
Always love your posts. Sorry I haven’t got back to you. We have all been recovering from nasty coughs and sniffles. I am looking forward to making this yummy bread. Sounds just perfect for Don’s lunches for the week.
We had a play date yesterday and I realised just an hour before leaving that I had forgotten to buy something to take along for morning tea. I remembered this recipe you had posted and so we quickly got to it. In just over 40 minutes we were ready to leave… with our freshly cooked coconut bread and what a HIT! All of the children had some and enjoyed it, I was a little shocked but a lot thrilled with the result. Thanks so much for sharing what has worked for you, because it’s such a help to the rest of us!
Wow – possibly the easiest thing I have ever baked and a big hit with everyone too. I made it for playgroup the other day with some frozen raspberries mixed through and it went down a treat. Thanks Kelly!
I just made it this afternoon. Well let me correct that Miss 8 put the flour and milk in, Miss 6 put in the coconut and sugar, and Master 3 stirred it. I did a final stir and put it in the oven. It was delicious and so incredibly easy. I will, no my kids will, definitely be making this again. lol Thank you for the recipe xxxx
Ive been meaning to make this since you posted it, but it stayed on the to do list – until today!
Best rainy day “quick cook” with my 3 yr old ever!! Soooo tasty and mr fussy liked it too!! It’ll be a regular feature in our house from now on I’m sure!!
I make this with So Good as my son is dairy free. This morning I have made a triple batch as my kids love this. I am planning a rainbow party for my youth group so have put 2/3rds of the mixture into cupcake cases and added different food colourings to make a colourful collection of yummy treats. The rest I have in the oven baking for my family to share.
The only comment I would make is it did stick to the cases. Not a big deal as for my event the rainbow colours of the filling is what I need. My 21 month old was not put off by the fact the muffin cases stick to the bread and just ate the lot!
Hi,
I made this recipe today and I must say I’m impressed!
It’s so easy that I kept thinking I have forgotten something!!!
It’s so moist and the kids loved it. I enjoyed it with a cup of tea.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Heyam
I made this a couple of weeks ago and my 12yr old Loved it! Lunchbox sorted for the week. I only had shredded coconut, but it worked just fine. Plus she is a coconut FIEND so I added a splash of coconut essence too. Just about to make a double batch ????????
Thank you for this quick and easy recipe. I made it with coconut milk as I had a guest coming and she is lactose intolerant. Nice, chewy and light. My adult children think its great. I am now trying it as per your actual recipe now. (rather than winging it first).
I am enjoying your information and wish you well. I wish we had computers when my kids where young.
Stumbled acrosss this recipe one day on fb and never wrote the recipe dpwn!!! Trawled the internet to find it and finally have yay!!! Cant wait to make this for the kida. Thank you 🙂
Well kelly l did make it and it was a hit!
About to make another batch. Might add sultanas this time.
Going to become a staple in our house as its soooo quick easy and always have these ingredients on hand.
Also l used gluten free SR and it was fine!
Hi , I am yet to try your recipe tonight but I wanted to let you know that I tried clicking on “More recipes” hyperlink and it took me to a “page not found ” error. Can you please fix that because your reviews tell me that you have a lot’s of good recipes I would love 🙂 I love cooking with my little one, and I am really looking forward to this tonight !
Upon looking at the ingredients, I honestly doubted that it would turn out so good! One of the simplest things I’ve ever put together, too. Thanks, will be making again, probably with berries mixed in as others have said.
66 Comments
BookChook
August 16, 2010 at 5:13 pmI haven’t made it yet, but I plan to. Is it moist enough not to need butter on top, Kelly? Or more breadish texture?
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 16, 2010 at 5:19 pmHmm, it’s between bread and cake. It’s quite moist. It tastes REALLY good with butter on top but I enjoy it without as well. I made it yesterday and the children had it in their lunch box today. They all love it.
jo
August 16, 2010 at 6:03 pmso gonna make this tomorrow 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 16, 2010 at 6:18 pmI make a double batch sometimes. Just needs to cook a little longer and in a larger loaf tin.
Rebecca
August 16, 2010 at 6:15 pmSo much easier than my usual Coconut bread recipe. Going to give this one a go tomorrow. Cheers.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 16, 2010 at 6:19 pmI’ve used this recipe ever since I was a teenager. It been one of my best recipes that I’ve always used.
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Michelle
August 16, 2010 at 6:23 pmwe make similar in cake or cup cake form…
1.5 cups gluten free sr flour
1 cup coconut
1 cup milk
1/5 cup sugar
1 tbl sp apple concentrate
yum!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 16, 2010 at 7:54 pmoooo, thanks Michelle. Will have to give that a try.
Meredith
August 16, 2010 at 7:05 pmI’ve made this for years and now make successfully with soy milk instead of cows milk. I also add a cup of mixed fruit sometimes and that’s yummy too. Great one for cake stalls at schools!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 16, 2010 at 7:55 pmThat’s good to know. I’ve tried it with sultanas too. YUM!
Katherine
August 16, 2010 at 8:18 pmYum! I wanna give this ago, sounds delish 🙂
K x
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 17, 2010 at 7:06 amDo that K. Hope you like 😀
Annette
August 17, 2010 at 6:50 amYummo! What more can I say!!!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 17, 2010 at 7:07 amYummo sums it up well Annette.
Nicole
August 17, 2010 at 7:20 pmHi Kel,
Always love your posts. Sorry I haven’t got back to you. We have all been recovering from nasty coughs and sniffles. I am looking forward to making this yummy bread. Sounds just perfect for Don’s lunches for the week.
Blessings to you all
Nicole
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 18, 2010 at 10:33 pmSorry Nicole! We will have to catch up before I move at the end of the year.
Julie
August 17, 2010 at 8:08 pmI am making this on Thursday. I love the idea of this for breakfast with some fresh fruit. Yum!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 18, 2010 at 10:35 pmEnjoy Julie xx
Meegan
August 18, 2010 at 10:09 pmHi! We made this this afternoon – was fantastic and will definately be added to our favourites!! Thank you!!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 18, 2010 at 10:36 pmThanks for telling me Meegan. I love hearing how people go! xxx
Peta Wright
September 22, 2010 at 9:06 amHi Kelly.
We had a play date yesterday and I realised just an hour before leaving that I had forgotten to buy something to take along for morning tea. I remembered this recipe you had posted and so we quickly got to it. In just over 40 minutes we were ready to leave… with our freshly cooked coconut bread and what a HIT! All of the children had some and enjoyed it, I was a little shocked but a lot thrilled with the result. Thanks so much for sharing what has worked for you, because it’s such a help to the rest of us!
Enjoy your school holiday fun!!!
Peta
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
September 27, 2010 at 11:08 amThank you for letting me know Peta! I’m so glad it’s worked out for you! It’s such a easy recipe isn’t it?!
Jane
September 26, 2010 at 9:23 amWow – possibly the easiest thing I have ever baked and a big hit with everyone too. I made it for playgroup the other day with some frozen raspberries mixed through and it went down a treat. Thanks Kelly!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
September 27, 2010 at 11:09 amRaspberries! I haven’t thought of that!! I have some blueberries in the freezer. I’m going to give that a go! Thank you for the tip!!
Kat
November 12, 2010 at 9:58 amHey! Question for you…may be silly…what exactly is SR flour? what does the SR stand for?
Thanks!
Kelly B
March 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm@Kat, Hey Kat. Self raising flour. I think All Purpose flour is the same. The raising agent is already added.
Virginia
March 7, 2011 at 2:49 pm@Kelly B,
I think All Purpose is plain? lol hope so as when a recipe says that I always add baking powder 😮
Kelly B
March 7, 2011 at 3:09 pm@Virginia, HA! Just looked it up and I think you’re right Virginia. Seems like it’s plain flour.
To make self raising flour add two teaspoons of baking powder to each cup of plain flour. Hope that helps Kat.
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Liz - Mumstrosity
March 7, 2011 at 6:54 pmThanks for re-posting this on facebook, I made it the first time you posted it, and I just put it in the oven then 🙂 I added blueberries
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
March 7, 2011 at 8:42 pmIt’s brilliant hey… Oh, and blueberries! YUM! Were they fresh or frozen?
Liz - Mumstrosity
July 3, 2011 at 3:47 pmI just made some again! This time with blueberries AND raspberries. Frozen ones, half 🙂 thawed
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 3, 2011 at 4:18 pmThanks for coming back and leaving feedback. I love trying the tips people leave here. Blueberries AND raspberries sound like da bomb!
Melanie Graham
March 20, 2011 at 4:48 pmI just made it this afternoon. Well let me correct that Miss 8 put the flour and milk in, Miss 6 put in the coconut and sugar, and Master 3 stirred it. I did a final stir and put it in the oven. It was delicious and so incredibly easy. I will, no my kids will, definitely be making this again. lol Thank you for the recipe xxxx
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 3, 2011 at 4:20 pmAwesome!
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jess
May 11, 2011 at 1:21 pmMMMM YUM!! thanks! i will be making this very very regularly now. We are just eating our first loaf now. its soooo yummy!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
May 12, 2011 at 7:12 pmNo worries. It’s a winner! Enjoy!
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March 12, 2012 at 10:39 pmIn my recipe book it’s called “Kelly’s Coconut Bread” 🙂
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Alissa
June 11, 2012 at 9:50 pmIve been meaning to make this since you posted it, but it stayed on the to do list – until today!
Best rainy day “quick cook” with my 3 yr old ever!! Soooo tasty and mr fussy liked it too!! It’ll be a regular feature in our house from now on I’m sure!!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 12, 2012 at 2:43 pmYAY! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Kristine
August 6, 2013 at 9:32 amI make this with So Good as my son is dairy free. This morning I have made a triple batch as my kids love this. I am planning a rainbow party for my youth group so have put 2/3rds of the mixture into cupcake cases and added different food colourings to make a colourful collection of yummy treats. The rest I have in the oven baking for my family to share.
Kristine
August 6, 2013 at 10:18 amThe only comment I would make is it did stick to the cases. Not a big deal as for my event the rainbow colours of the filling is what I need. My 21 month old was not put off by the fact the muffin cases stick to the bread and just ate the lot!
Rebekah
May 22, 2014 at 11:30 amJust made this with frozen raspberries and choc chips -yum!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
May 24, 2014 at 8:24 amBest.
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heyam
April 21, 2015 at 5:59 pmHi,
I made this recipe today and I must say I’m impressed!
It’s so easy that I kept thinking I have forgotten something!!!
It’s so moist and the kids loved it. I enjoyed it with a cup of tea.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Heyam
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
April 22, 2015 at 9:05 amThumbs up!
Heather
August 17, 2015 at 2:08 pmI made this a couple of weeks ago and my 12yr old Loved it! Lunchbox sorted for the week. I only had shredded coconut, but it worked just fine. Plus she is a coconut FIEND so I added a splash of coconut essence too. Just about to make a double batch ????????
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
August 17, 2015 at 5:25 pmGot to love a winner with the kids like that.
Brooke
January 1, 2016 at 11:59 amThank you for this quick and easy recipe. I made it with coconut milk as I had a guest coming and she is lactose intolerant. Nice, chewy and light. My adult children think its great. I am now trying it as per your actual recipe now. (rather than winging it first).
I am enjoying your information and wish you well. I wish we had computers when my kids where young.
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
January 4, 2016 at 10:14 amOh, thank you! I love getting variations I can try.
Sam
June 1, 2016 at 2:18 pmStumbled acrosss this recipe one day on fb and never wrote the recipe dpwn!!! Trawled the internet to find it and finally have yay!!! Cant wait to make this for the kida. Thank you 🙂
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
June 2, 2016 at 8:49 amHa! Glad you found your way here.
Sam
June 7, 2016 at 3:06 pmWell kelly l did make it and it was a hit!
About to make another batch. Might add sultanas this time.
Going to become a staple in our house as its soooo quick easy and always have these ingredients on hand.
Also l used gluten free SR and it was fine!
BK
February 26, 2019 at 3:55 pmHi , I am yet to try your recipe tonight but I wanted to let you know that I tried clicking on “More recipes” hyperlink and it took me to a “page not found ” error. Can you please fix that because your reviews tell me that you have a lot’s of good recipes I would love 🙂 I love cooking with my little one, and I am really looking forward to this tonight !
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
February 27, 2019 at 2:37 pmDone!
Ranya H
September 25, 2022 at 9:20 amUpon looking at the ingredients, I honestly doubted that it would turn out so good! One of the simplest things I’ve ever put together, too. Thanks, will be making again, probably with berries mixed in as others have said.