Best 4 Jamaican Banana Bread Recipes

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Jamaican banana bread is a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a touch of rum, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of the Caribbean, this bread has become a beloved staple in many households. Whether served as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, Jamaican banana bread offers a delightful taste of the tropics. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying texture, it is a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels seeking to explore the flavors of the Caribbean.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

WE BE JAMMIN' JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD



We Be Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread image

Delicious and exotic twist on the common and bland banana bread. So good you will never bake another run-of-the-mill banana bread! Serve and watch the happy faces!

Provided by B. Painter

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed overripe bananas
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons dark rum, or rum flavoring
½ teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
¼ cup flaked coconut
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum, or rum flavoring
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • Beat together 2 tablespoons of softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Slowly beat in sugar until well incorporated. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. In a different bowl, mix together the bananas, milk, 2 tablespoons rum, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; stir well. Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter and mix well. Mix in 1/2 of the mashed bananas. Continue with another 1/3 of the flour, followed by the remaining banana mixture, and finally the remaining flour. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut flakes.
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf pans, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about one hour. When finished, cool for 10 minutes in the pan, remove, and finish cooling on a wire rack.
  • After you take the banana bread out of the oven, prepare the topping by stirring together the brown sugar, remaining butter, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons of rum in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer stirring constantly; cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about one minute. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons pecans, and 2 tablespoons coconut. Spoon this topping over the loaves while they are still warm. The topping will harden slightly when the loaf cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 92 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)



JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by BobN

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt (or pina colada flavored!!)
3 tablespoons dark rum OR apple cider
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, rum, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coconut. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Combine powdered sugar and juice, stirring with a whisk; drizzle over warm bread. Cool completely on wire rack.

JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD



Jamaican Banana Bread image

A friend e-mailed me this recipe and I don't know the origin; however, I do know that we really enjoyed it!

Provided by pedspeech

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons softened cream cheese (I use 1/3 less fat)
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons dark rum (or 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract and 2 tbsp water)
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat 2 Tbsp butter and cheese at medium speed. Add the sugar, beat well. Add the egg, beat well- set aside.
  • Combine banana and next five ingredients (through vanilla) stirring well.
  • Add flour to sugar mixture alternately with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix after each addition.
  • Add 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut.
  • Pour into 8X4 loaf pan coated with spray, bake 1 hour.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove. Cool slightly.
  • To make topping, combine brown sugar and 2 tsp each of lime juice, butter, and rum in a saucepan- bring to simmer. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, remove from heat. Stir in remaining nuts and coconut, spoon over loaf.

JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD



JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD image

Categories     Bread     Fruit     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 15 slices

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 Tablespoons butter, softened
2 Tablespoons (1 oz) soft cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
1/2 cup milk
2 Tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
Topping:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
2 Tablespoons flaked sweetened cocount

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. To prepare bread, beat 2 Tablespoons butter and cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer; add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well. 3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine banana and the next 5 ingredients. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut. 4. Pour batter into an 8x4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour. Cool in pan 10 minutes, and remove from pan. Cool slightly on a wire rack. 5. To prepare topping, combine brown sugar and 2 teaspoons each butter, lime juice, and rum in a saucepan, bring to a simmer. Cook 1` minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 Tablespoons each pecans and coconut,; spoon over loaf.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller pan will make the bread too thick and dense.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes: A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean when it is done.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it: This will help to keep the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Jamaican banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas and is a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutty aroma, Jamaican banana bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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