Best 7 Coconut Baked Bananas Or Plantains Recipes

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Calling all coconut lovers, banana enthusiasts, and plantain adventurers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Our comprehensive guide introduces you to the delectable world of coconut-baked bananas and plantains, offering a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every palate and dietary preference. From classic coconut-baked bananas, a timeless dessert that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich, nutty flavor of coconut, to indulgent coconut-baked plantains, a savory dish that showcases the versatility of this tropical fruit, we've got you covered.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new twist on an old favorite or a novice cook seeking an easy and impressive dessert, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions that guarantee success. Dive into the creamy delight of our coconut-baked bananas with a hint of cinnamon, or explore the savory side of plantains with our coconut-baked plantain recipe infused with aromatic spices. And for those with a sweet tooth, our coconut-baked banana bites and coconut-baked plantain chips are bite-sized treats that pack a flavorful punch.

Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the diverse world of coconut-baked bananas and plantains. Let your taste buds dance with joy as you indulge in these tropical delights, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT SUGAR CARAMELIZED PLANTAINS



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5-ingredient, 15-minute coconut sugar caramelized plantains! Refined sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and so delicious.

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ripe plantains ((tender to the touch and yellow going on brown))
3 Tbsp coconut sugar ((or sub cane sugar))
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1-2 Tbsp coconut oil ((or olive oil))
Coconut Whipped Cream

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast iron or metal skillet over medium-high heat and chop your plantains in 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add to a mixing bowl and toss with coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add coconut oil and only as many plantains as will fit comfortably in the pan without crowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and caramelized.
  • Serve warm with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the fridge covered for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 227 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 1.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 29 g

BAKED PLANTAINS



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These tender centered, crispy-skinned baked plantains are perfect served as a healthy side dish or snack. Using just three base ingredients, and optional extra seasonings, this dish is incredibly versatile. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and easy to make.

Provided by Michaela Vais

Categories     Side     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium plantains (yellow (*see notes))
1 tbsp oil
Sea salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp onion powder ((optional))
1/4 tsp smoked paprika ((optional))

Steps:

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Preheat the oven 400° F (205° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray it lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Remove the peel of the plantains. If they are yellow with dark spots and overripe you will be able to peel them like a banana. If they aren't too ripe (yellow without spots), you will need to cut off the ends, then carefully cut through the skin lengthwise with a knife and remove the peel. Slice plantains diagonally into 1/3-inch (0.8 cm) thick slices.
  • In a bowl, toss together the plantain slices, oil, and spices. Spread the plantain slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until plantains are golden-brown, about 20-25 minutes, flip once after about 15 minutes. Depending on the ripeness of the plantains the baking time might be a bit shorter or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED BANANAS WITH TOASTED COCONUT



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Here's a quick and simple dessert: maple baked bananas, topped with crunchy toasted coconut. Serve with vanilla Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream!

Provided by a Couple Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bananas
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Kosher salt
¼ cup shredded coconut
7 ounces Greek yogurt (or substitute coconut whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • For the baked bananas: Cut the bananas in half length wise, then into about 3-inch pieces. Place the pieces of each banana on a square of aluminum foil. Top each pile of bananas with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 tablespoon butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (sprinkle evenly with your fingers), and one pinch kosher salt. Fold over the top of each piece of aluminum foil and fold in the sides to create a packet. Place the packets in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
  • For the toasted coconut: Meanwhile, toast the shredded coconut in a small dry skillet, stirring constantly for several minutes until it browns. When the coconut is just starting to become browned, remove from the heat and continue stirring, taking care as it burns quite easily.
  • For the vanilla yogurt (optional): Make the vanilla yogurt by stirring together the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and vanilla.
  • To serve, place baked bananas in serving dishes. Top with a dollop of vanilla yogurt (or coconut whipped cream or vanilla ice cream), and toasted coconut.

COCONUT BANANA PANCAKES



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Easy and yummy! Banana pancakes from scratch, with the perfect coconut syrup. My family absolutely loves them! I usually have to triple the recipe! It took me forever to find a good banana pancake recipe I like. It took me even longer to find coconut syrup I liked. This syrup is great because it doesn't have any of the coconut shavings in it. So kids will like it!

Provided by Courtnie Diane Whipple

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Banana Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 very ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup buttermilk
7 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon coconut extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, 1 tablespoon white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Mix milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until incorporated.
  • Beat banana in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; mix creamed banana into batter. Stir melted butter into batter. Refrigerate batter for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls into the hot oil, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Combine 1 cup white sugar, buttermilk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil for 1 minute; reduce heat and mix coconut extract and baking soda into the syrup. Simmer until baking soda is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 361.7 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

COCONUT BANANA COOKIES



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This is a springtime variation on my grandma's banana drop cookies and, with tons of coconut flavor, it's perfect for Easter. -Elyse Benner, Solon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
1/4 cup creamy cashew butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-3/4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream shortening, cashew butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in next 5 ingredients until thoroughly mixed. In a separate bowl, mix unsweetened coconut and flour. Beat into creamed mixture just until combined., Using a medium cookie scoop, drop dough 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with sweetened coconut. Bake until edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes (cookies will have cakelike texture). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKED PLANTAINS (COOKING BANANAS)



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From the Caribbean...a deliciously sweet way to fix plaintains, also known as cooking bananas. Plaintains are sweet and soft when their skins are almost black! But in this recipe, with the sugary syrup, you can use fruit not quite at this point! YUM!

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Fruit

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 plantains
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Peel, slice and arrange plaintains in baking dish.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in saucepan and slow boil until syrupy.
  • Pour sauce over plaintains.
  • Bake at 325 until tender, about 30 minutes or so.
  • Lower heat and keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 174.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 31.1, Protein 1.4

COCONUT BAKED BANANAS (OR PLANTAINS)



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The Colombian recipe I took this from was for plantains. It is meant to be a side dish at dinner. I make it more with bananas just because I have so many of them in my yard.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
4 bananas (VERY RIPE or plantains)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup coconut, sweet shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°, cut the ends of the bananas or plantains and peel.
  • Place them in a baking dish and brush with the butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and add the coconut milk, then sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 81.1, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 53.1, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas or plantains for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can use another type of oil, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • For a sweeter dish, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the mixture before baking.
  • If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture before baking.
  • Be sure to watch the bananas or plantains closely while they are baking so that they don't burn.

Conclusion:

Coconut baked bananas or plantains are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of potassium and fiber, and they are also a good way to use up ripe bananas or plantains. Serve them with ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt for a truly decadent treat.

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