Torta de Banana e Coco

Torta de Banana e Coco is a delightful Brazilian dish that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich flavor of coconut, creating a unique and satisfying dessert. This vegetarian recipe offers a taste of Brazil in every bite, perfect for those who enjoy tropical flavors.

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas - 2 medium
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Sugar - 100 g
• All-purpose flour - 150 g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Coconut flakes - 50 g
• Eggs - 2 large
• Butter - 50 g (melted)
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8 inch) round baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the melted butter, sugar, and eggs to the mashed bananas and mix well.
4. Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, coconut flakes, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no dry flour is visible.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the torta cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium from bananas, which supports heart health.
• Coconut provides healthy fats that can improve cholesterol levels.

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