Baked Bananas With Toasted Coconut Recipes

BAKED BANANAS WITH TOASTED COCONUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• For the baked bananas: Cut the bananas in half length wise, then into about 3-inch pieces. Place the pieces of each banana on a square of aluminum foil. Top each pile of bananas with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 tablespoon butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (sprinkle evenly with your fingers), and one pinch kosher salt. Fold over the top of each piece of aluminum foil and fold in the sides to create a packet. Place the packets in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
• For the toasted coconut: Meanwhile, toast the shredded coconut in a small dry skillet, stirring constantly for several minutes until it browns. When the coconut is just starting to become browned, remove from the heat and continue stirring, taking care as it burns quite easily.
• For the vanilla yogurt (optional): Make the vanilla yogurt by stirring together the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and vanilla.
• To serve, place baked bananas in serving dishes. Top with a dollop of vanilla yogurt (or coconut whipped cream or vanilla ice cream), and toasted coconut.

TROPICAL BAKED BANANAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in cloves and orange juice until smooth. Place the bananas in the prepared dish and spread the butter mixture evenly over the bananas. Sprinkle with coconut.
• Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 10 minutes.

BANANA & COCONUT BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350oF.
• Heat the coconut milk, milk and butter in a pot over a low heat until the butter has melted. Take off the heat and beat in the mashed banana, sugar, salt and eggs.
• Take each slice of bread and dip into the banana mixture. Lay into a greased 9x11-inch dish. Pour the excess banana mixture over the top of the bread. Sprinkle with the flaked coconut and raw sugar then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp on top.

BANANA COCONUT TEA BREAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in milk, lemon juice, and almond extract.
• Sift flour again into mixing bowl along with baking powder, soda, and salt; mix thoroughly.
• Stir in bananas; fold in toasted coconut.
• Pour into a well-greased loaf pan (5 x 9 inches).
• Bake in a moderate oven 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in pan a few minutes; turn out on wire rack to continue cooling.
• After the loaf is cool, wrap tightly and let it mellow for several days to enhance the flavor. Worth the wait!
• Makes one loaf.
• NOTE: To toast coconut sprinkle on a baking sheet and place in a moderate oven 350°F or under broiler until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

BAKED BANANAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the bananas and slice in half lengthwise. Lay the pieces into a buttered 9x13x2-inch ovenproof dish. Pour the lime juice and rum evenly over the bananas. Sprinkle on the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Dot on the butter, if using, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot, topped with a tablespoon of fresh cream or ice cream.