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Jamaican Banana Bread

Jamaican Banana Bread

5 from 1 vote
This sweet banana bread showcases the tropical flavors of Jamaica. Bananas, pineapple rum, coconut yogurt and lime glaze come together to make a delicious breakfast treat.
Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup ripe banana, mashed
  • 5 ounces yogurt, coconut or vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons light pineapple rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut, shredded

Instructions

  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9 inch bread pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together at medium speed.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added.
  • Add the banana, coconut yogurt, pineapple rum and vanilla. Beat until blended.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture until all is combined. Stir in shredded coconut.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Sprinkle some shredded coconut on top of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to one hour.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing bread to cool on a wire rack.
    Jamaican Banana Bread
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice in a small bowl to make glaze, if desired. Drizzle the glaze over the bread before slicing and serving. Recipe makes 8 slices.

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg