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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add shredded coconut or crushed nuts if desired.
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Combine mashed banana, crushed pineapple, maple syrup (or preferred sweetener), coconut milk (or chosen milk), oil, vanilla, and optional coconut extract in a separate bowl. Gradually stir into the dry ingredient mixture to form a batter. Do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
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Bake on the center rack for 25 minutes. Without opening the oven, turn off the heat and leave the loaf in the closed oven for an additional 10 minutes.
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If the bread is not fully cooked, turn the oven back on and continue baking, checking every 5 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
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Allow the bread to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best taste and texture. Slice and freeze leftovers for up to one month.