We bought a big bunch of bananas at Costco last week and the last 3 are STILL sitting on the counter. So....I saw this recipe today which incorporated 2 of my FAV. ingredients, Coconut & Limes....I asked Em if she was up for a little baking today and of course she obliged! The result of our efforts.....mmmmmmm-the smell that reminds one of summer sunshine! You've gotta try this!
Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze
adapted from Our Best Bites
2 C flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 C sugar
4 Tbs. real butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 C mashed ripe bananas
1/4 C vanilla yogurt
3 Tbs apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 C coconut
Glaze: 1/2 C powdered sugar whisked with 1 1/2 Tbs fresh lime juice
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs and beat to combine. Add banana, sour cream or yogurt, apple juice (or milk), and vanilla. Beat until blended.
Add flour, soda & salt and beat at a low speed until just combined. Stir in 1/2 C coconut.
Pour batter into a 9x5" loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Sprinkle additional 2 Tbs coconut on top.
Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until a knife or skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Note: Check bread after about 40 minutes. If the top has browned and the coconut pieces are looking toasty, cover top of bread lightly with a piece of foil. Continue baking until done.
When done, remove pan from oven. Let cool on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes and then carefully remove from pan. Whisk powdered sugar and lime juice together for the glaze and then drizzle over top. Cool for another 15 minutes before slicing.
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