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
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
African Dessert

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for African Dessert

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Orange Juice
  • Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Shredded Coconut

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

27g

Carbs

14g