Glazed Coconut-Banana Bread |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Give your celebration a tropical flair with this exotic variation of banana bread. Itâs quick to prepare, giving you plenty of time to focus on other holiday details. âKatherine Nelson, Centerville, Utah Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium) |
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt |
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flaked coconut, divided |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, yogurt, apple juice and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture. Fold in 1/2 cup coconut.
2. Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
3. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and lime juice until smooth; drizzle over warm bread. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
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