Tropical Banana Coconut Lime Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Tropical Banana Coconut Lime Bread recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tropical flavors of coconut and lime. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a moist, flavorful bread that can be enjoyed fresh or toasted. Ideal for any occasion, this bread brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen.

Delicious Tropical Banana Coconut Lime Bread

This Tropical Banana Coconut Lime Bread features ripe bananas, shredded coconut, and a hint of lime zest, creating a refreshing flavor profile. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!