Banana bread from Jamaica.

 

Banana Coconut Bread

This delicious banana coconut bread is perfect for a sweet treat! Here’s how you can make it:

List of Items Needed:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1/4 cup of soft butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups of mashed ripe banana (approximately 3 bananas)
• 1/4 cup of plain low-fat yogurt (or pina colada flavored if preferred!)
• 3 tablespoons of dark rum or apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of shredded sweetened coconut

For the Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon of shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup of icing sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh lime or lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Measure the flour without packing it down and level it off with a knife. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and butter. Mix with a mixer on medium speed until well blended.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the banana, yogurt, rum, and vanilla until well combined.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of coconut.
7. Pour the batter into a loaf pan (9 x 5 inches) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coconut on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the pan to cool for 10 minutes on a rack before removing the bread from the pan.
9. For the glaze, whisk together the icing sugar and lime or lemon juice. Pour over the warm bread.
10. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade banana coconut bread!