African Banana Coconut Bake

I had some raisins and dates soaking in orange juice already for a couple days so I used some juice from that and added in the dates and raisins and the coconut and a little coconut juice and raw sugar and let it reduce down. I served over plain yogurt. It's similar to what I do with the soaked fruit except has beautiful baked bananas in it. A definite improvement. Next time I'll try it on some rice pudding or ice cream. Thank you. Made for Ramadan Tag 2011.

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The flavor was outstanding. The banana and coconut always work well and the tangy orange / lemon is a nice contrast. I was hoping that the juice might cook down a little more. It ended up thin. I think I will try and mash up one of the banana segments into the orange juice before adding to the dish to see if that helps. Thanks ~Leslie~ this was great.

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This is such a yummy recipe! It is juicy, fruity, sweet and comforting! Mmmm! The bananas go so great with the coconut. YUM!
I made half the recipe for my sis and me and it was very generous. Instead of orange juice I used apple juice and I also left out the sugar. But other than that followed your recipe to a t and loved it!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing it here with us!
Made and reviewed for I Recommend Tag Game January 2011.

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Yummy for breakfast with plain thick yogurt for DD1 (4 years old) and I. I used butter in place of the (soy laden) margarine to be healthier, freshly squeezed lemon juice, nice thick shredded coconut, plus the rest of the ingredients. I may make this again!!

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A most delicious breakfast.
If you only have ripe bananas, DO NOT BAKE.
Unless you like the consistency of baby food.
It tastes fine if you don't bake it.
Also good atop oatmeal.

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If you use very ripe bananas it will turn out very mushy and watery. However it tastes great (esp with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream).

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the bananas came out mushy when i baked it - it was an ok flavor, but, just not really what i was expecting

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This is fabulous! Quick and easy. Next time I will add a few chopped nuts, and serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a hot banana split! Thanks for the inspiration!

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Fabulously easy & tasty dessert. I added some frozen mango pieces, also cut back on the sugar because my coconut was sweetened. Thanks Leslie for sharing this keeper.

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Wow! A really nice dessert that was so yummy! So quick and easy to make too! We enjoyed this tonite for an African themed dinner and look forward to making it again. Made for ZWT4.

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Made for ZWT4...This was wonderful. I think I will try it with a little rum added to it for an adult dessert next time.

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Yummy! This pleased both the kids and adults at our house and will be made again. Followed the recipe, except for using butter. This has a nice blend of flavors and textures. We served it as a dessert but it will make breakfast something to look forward to also. = ) Thanks my friend!! For the Cookin' Cats ZWT4

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This is really good even though DH didn't like. He said there was something in it he didn't like. But he couldn't tell what precisely. I loved the tangy taste from the orange and lime (yes I used lime juice). I used butter. I loved the addition of coconut. Thanks Leslie. Made for the Babes of ZWT4

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Great, as the others fast easy and delicious. what more could you ask for. I made this as directed and serve with frozen yogurt.Will make this again. Thank you

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Fast, easy, and delicious! I made this recipe in individual ramekins. I quartered the bananas then cut lenthwise. I drizzled honey over each ramekin vs the brown sugar. This was a real treat Leslie, thank you! Made for ZWT4

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This was really good. It took me about 20 minutes or so to bake, but maybe it's because I used freshly shredded coconut and so it was still a little moist. My family enjoyed this with some banana bread and ice cream. Thanks! Made for ZWT4 - Jefes de la Cocina.

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Just as yummy as I thought, and totally a breeze to make. I halved this the first time, but doubled it for our gang on the farm. Both ways turned out just perfectly. I didn't however cut back on the butter/margarine when I doubled it. I melted the butter and then dribbled it over accordingly, and between the brown sugar and the orange juice/ and coconut this was so wonderful! Thanks for a siple but terrific treat, Leslie! Made for *ZWT4* June 2008.

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Hubby didn't like this but this got such rave reviews that his vote doesn't count this time. I used the Splenda Brown sugar blend and it worked just fine. The juices make the most delightful flavoring for this dish. Thanks for a keeper! This will definitely get a repeat performance at our home. Reviewed for ZWT4.

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Yum, I made this for the African dessert challenge only I had it for breakfast, subbed Splenda for the sugar and served with some vanilla yoghurt for a breakfast that was most enjoyed. ZWT 4.

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This made a terrific snack. A breeze to put together with nice results. I added a touch of cinnamon to go with the brown sugar. I also cut bakc on the butter/margarine a bit. Made for ZWT 4 by a Jefe de la Cocina.

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