African Dessert Recipe

A simple yet delightful African-inspired dessert, perfect for a quick and easy treat! This recipe, submitted for the Zaar World Tour 06, features sweet bananas baked to golden perfection with a hint of citrus and a crunchy coconut topping. Get ready to savor this tropical taste sensation in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 226.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for African Dessert

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How to Make African Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and cut 3 ripe bananas into quarters.
  3. Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Arrange banana quarters in the prepared pie plate.
  5. Dot the bananas with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  7. Drizzle the orange-lemon juice mixture evenly over the bananas.
  8. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 cup shredded coconut over the bananas.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the coconut is golden brown and the bananas are tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

27g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make African Dessert?

African Dessert takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in African Dessert?

African Dessert has approximately 226.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for African Dessert?

The key ingredients for African Dessert are Bananas, Butter, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Brown Sugar, Shredded Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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