Coconut Banana Cornbread Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Jamaica with this irresistible Coconut Banana Cornbread! Inspired by authentic Jamaican restaurants, this recipe is the perfect side dish for Jamaican rice and peas, coconut shrimp, or a fresh fish salad. Made with perfectly ripe bananas, it's a delicious way to use up those extra fruits. Get ready for a burst of tropical flavors in every bite! This recipe is adapted from "Caribbean Cooking" by John Demers (HP Books, 1997).

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 120 kcal

Protein 4g

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Ingredients for Coconut Banana Cornbread

Yellow Cornmeal
All Purpose Flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Egg
Banana
Milk
Vegetable Oil
Sweetened Flaked Coconut

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How to Make Coconut Banana Cornbread

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Add the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans (optional).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Banana Cornbread?

Coconut Banana Cornbread takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Banana Cornbread?

Coconut Banana Cornbread has approximately 120 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Banana Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Coconut Banana Cornbread are Yellow Cornmeal, All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Ground Allspice, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.