African Banana Coconut Bake
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this African Banana Coconut Bake, an irresistible fusion of sweet bananas, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of warming cinnamon. This one-bowl recipe combines simplicity with rich, exotic flavors, featuring ripe bananas mashed to perfection and paired with shredded coconut for delightful texture. Enhanced by the nutty aroma of vanilla and an optional crunch of pecans or almonds, this baked treat is golden, moist, and lightly spiced. Perfect as a cozy dessert or an indulgent snack, it’s easy to prepare in under an hour and best served warm with a sprinkle of toasted coconut or a dollop of coconut cream. Tags: African-inspired desserts, tropical banana recipes, coconut bake delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup optional nuts (e.g., chopped pecans or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish or similar-sized pan.
Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add the coconut milk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bake to cool slightly in the pan before slicing into squares or wedges.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a dessert or snack, optionally garnished with extra shredded coconut or a drizzle of coconut cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
