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Citrus Glazed Coconut Banana Bread

Banana bread gets a bit of a tropical makeover with the addition of coconut and a sweet, citrus glaze in this Citrus Glazed Coconut Banana Bread. Lemon juice or lime juice both work well here, use whatever you have on hand.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1 loaf, 16 slices
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut divided
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the coconut oil and sugar together until crumbly. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, yogurt, milk and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Fold in 1/2 cup of the coconut
  4. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut over the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon or lime juice. Spoon the glaze over the top of the banana bread.

Notes

  • adapted from Taste of Home November 2015
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf, 16 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.