Ingredients
1 cup self raising flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup shredded desiccated coconut
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup fresh blueberries /2 tbsp desiccated coconut to garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 160 º C / 325 ° F. Grease and line a 2 1/2 ” deep, 4″ x 10″ inch (base) loaf baking tin. Allow the lining to hang over 1″ on the long sides of the tin
Sift flour into a large bowl. Add almond meal, sugar and desiccated coconut. Stir to combine
Whisk coconut milk , eggs and coconut oil in a jug until combined. Add to the dry ingredients and fold
Fold the blueberries into the batter and pour into the prepared tin. Smooth the surface and sprinkle the extra desiccated coconut on top
Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to stand for 10 minutes and unmold on a rack to cool
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Coconut milk adds richness and moisture to the loaf, resulting in a tender, dairy-free crumb that stays soft for days.
- Fresh blueberries provide natural sweetness and a pop of colour, while also contributing antioxidants like anthocyanins.
- Almond meal boosts the protein and healthy fat content of the loaf, making it more satisfying than a standard flour-only bake.
- Desiccated coconut adds texture and intensifies the coconut flavour both inside the batter and as a decorative topping.
- Self-raising flour provides a gentle, reliable lift without the need for additional leavening agents, keeping the recipe simple.
- Coconut oil, even in its small quantity, adds a subtle tropical aroma and helps bind the wet ingredients together.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a notable amount of healthy medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from both coconut milk and coconut oil, which are metabolised differently from other fats.
- Blueberries are one of the highest antioxidant fruits available, contributing vitamin C and vitamin K to every slice.
- Almond meal contributes vitamin E, magnesium and manganese, supporting bone health and antioxidant defence.
- The combination of almond meal and coconut provides dietary fibre, supporting digestive health and satiety.
- This loaf is naturally dairy-free, making it a great option for those with lactose intolerance or a dairy-free lifestyle.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories780
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat38 g72 g52.78%
- Saturated Fat28 g20 g140%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat5 g
- Cholesterol186 mg300 mg62%
- Sodium320 mg2300 mg13.91%
- Total Carbohydrate102 g275 g37.09%
- Dietary Fiber6 g28 g21.43%
- Total Sugars62 g
- Added Sugars48 g50 g96%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein13 g50 g26%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)40 mcg20 mcg200%
- Calcium72 mg1300 mg5.54%
- Iron4 mg18 mg22.22%
- Potassium420 mg4700 mg8.94%
- Vitamin A240 mcg900 mcg26.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)8 mg90 mg8.89%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)4 mg15 mg26.67%
- Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg1.3 mg23.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)2 mg16 mg12.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.2 mg1.7 mg11.76%
- Folate48 mcg400 mcg12%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin10 mcg30 mcg33.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.8 mg5 mg16%
- Choline140 mg550 mg25.45%
- Phosphorus220 mg1250 mg17.6%
- Iodine14 mcg150 mcg9.33%
- Magnesium62 mg420 mg14.76%
- Zinc1.4 mg11 mg12.73%
- Selenium18 mcg55 mcg32.73%
- Copper0.4 mg0.9 mg44.44%
- Manganese1.8 mg2.3 mg78.26%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride180 mg2300 mg7.83%
