Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and sides of a loaf pan with baking paper

Place the flour, coconut, brown sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl and stir to combine

In another bowl, mash the bananas well using a fork or masher

Combine oil, yogurt and vanilla essence to the mashed banana. Mix well

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Fold gently to mix them well

Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the surface

Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and set aside for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool

Slice and serve with butter (optional)