Lime in the Coconut Banana Bread

This Lime in the Coconut Banana Bread is the perfect combination of sweet & tart thanks to creamy coconut and a hint of fresh lime...

There is no flavor combination out there that screams summer is on its way to me quite like lime with coconut. The sweet & tart combo of lime and coconut makes me think of cabanas on a tropical beach, and sipping on frozen libations on the backyard deck, and of course that super catchy song by Harry Nilsson. And I know pineapple and coconut get most of the summer lovin' (Hello, pina coladas! Duh.), but I think the coconut/lime combination deserves a little time in the limelight too (Like what I just did there? ;) ). 

I know that the official start of summer is still over a month away, but who says that we have to wait until then to get into that summertime vibe? Not me! I am diving right in with this moist and flavorful banana bread recipe. The banana bread itself is packed with lots of sweet coconut flavor and just a hint of fresh lime. But what really makes this bread something else is the super simple tart lime glaze you drizzle right over top. Finish it all off with a little toasted coconut, and you have just created the perfect taste of summer in the middle of May... 

15 Tasty Recipes that Put the Lime in the Coconut

Sweet, creamy coconut and tart lime come together perfectly in these 15 Tasty Recipes that Put the Lime in the Coconut...

I am sure you all are probably familiar with these lyrics...

"You put the lime in the coconut and drink them both together

Put the lime in the coconut and you feel better

Put the lime in the coconut and drink 'em all up

You put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning..."

There is no hidden, mystical meaning behind the lyrics. It's just a fun, catchy song that celebrates something that I think most of us already know- that lime and coconut go damn good together, am I right? ;) There is just something about that combo of creamy, sweet coconut and tart lime that screams summertime to me. 

To celebrate my love for all things coconut & lime, I have scoured some of my favorite food blogs to put together this collection of 15 Tasty Recipes that Put the Lime in the Coconut to share with you all today... 

Coconut-Lime Teriyaki Chicken with Roasted Coconut-Pineapple Sweet Potatoes

Today I am giving you all a very rare two-for-one recipe post in this Coconut-Lime Teriyaki Chicken with Roasted Coconut-Pineapple Sweet Potatoes.  This little taste of the Caribbean pretty much happened completely on a whim.

And I often find that some of the best recipes I come up will happen that way.  

Not the ones that I research and Google and pour over (although those recipes are pretty darn tasty too. ;) ).

But the recipes I come up with on the days when I haven't planned a dinner for that day...

The ones in which I look in my fridge, and cupboard, and produce bowls on the kitchen island, and think what do I need to use up now? What do I have to work with here?

And my friends, this particular recipe started with the sweet potatoes.  Yes, I built an entire meal around the side dish.  

As I was rummaging through the bowl that I keep my potatoes in, I realized that there were two sweet potatoes hiding beneath a big bag of russet potatoes. I had bought them a few weeks back and then had forgot that they were there.

They were still good, but I knew their days were numbered.

I saw a lime sitting in my fruit bowl, and then inspiration struck.  

I created a flavorful marinade for chicken breasts with the lime juice, a little teriyaki sauce, and some coconut milk to complement what I had in mind for those sweet potatoes. ;)

The sweet potatoes were tossed with some shredded coconut and fresh pineapple that I had leftover from a couple of days before and then were oven roasted.

Not only is this dinner flavorful and bright, but it is also healthy- packed with all kinds of good stuff like coconut oil, fresh fruit, and sweet potatoes...

Put the Key Lime in the Coconut Ice Cream

I have a mild obsession with the coconut/key lime flavor combo right now.  The sweet, creaminess of coconut just seems to be a perfect complement to the tartness of key limes.  I knew that these flavors would blend perfectly in a homemade ice cream.

This Key Lime in the Coconut Ice Cream is also the very first homemade ice cream that I have made without the assistance of my handy ice cream maker.  I should let you all know that it was not a decision made by choice, but rather out of necessity.  ;)  My 16 month old daughter went through a two month phase of wanting to throw everything in our trash can.  

I mean EVERYTHING.

If we couldn't find something in the house after looking in all of our usual places, then it was off to fish in the trash can for a bit.  The trash was never taken out without first been searched through with plastic sandwich bags on my hands.  We found the television remote in there, various shoes of all members of the household, puzzle pieces, sippy cups, alphabet magnets... anything was pretty much game.  

I pulled out my ice cream maker a few days before I decided to make this coconut key lime ice cream, and the lid to the canister had disappeared.  I tore apart my kitchen, looked in all my baby girl's toy bins (because anything in mommy's kitchen is fair game as a toy- measuring spoons and cups, a whisk, a mixing spoon, mixing bowls...), but nada.

The lid had disappeared and the only reasonable explanation I could come to is that at some point baby girl had tossed it into the kitchen trash, and we had somehow missed it in our searches.  In our defense, the lid was clear... 

So anywho, this is why I am presenting you all with a no machine needed homemade ice cream recipe.  Although this could also be easily made using an ice cream maker...

Put the Key Lime in the Coconut Ice Cream

by Frugal Foodie Mama

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours to overnight freeze ti

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Ingredients (8 servings)

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1/2 container (4 oz) of whipped topping
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• zest of 1 lime

Instructions

To toast the coconut

Spread the shredded coconut on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Since oven temperatures vary, check the coconut every couple of minutes to ensure it doesn't burn. Once toasted to a golden brown, set aside and allow to cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk, the coconut milk, and the whipped topping (if frozen, I would allow the whipped topping to soften slightly before mixing). Beat about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Then beat in the key lime juice and coconut extract.

Fold in the lime zest and the cooled toasted coconut.

Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freeze it for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Allow the ice cream to sit out at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving.

** You could also make this in your ice cream maker. Just complete all the steps above, but instead of transferring the mixture to a freezer safe container pour into your ice cream maker's chilled bowl or container and churn according to the manufacturer's specifications and then freeze overnight.

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This ice cream was like taking a cool, creamy bite of summer.  The creamy, sweet coconut, the tart key lime, the little crunches of toasted coconut... 

This recipe post is part of Virtual Ice Cream Social Week on the blog! :)

Be sure to check out my Tips & Tricks for Making Homemade Ice Cream and get entered below to win a Nostalgic Electrics Ice Cream Maker (the very same one I own, except your's will have a lid ;) ) and a copy of The Perfect Scoop!! 

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Be sure to stop back here every day this week for a new homemade ice cream recipe! :)

Coconut Key Lime Mojito

The combination of sweet coconut, refreshing mint, & tart key lime make this Coconut Key Lime Mojito the perfect end of summer cocktail...

My son just about has his first full week as a high school senior in the books, we have made it through his first cross country meet of the season, and Little Miss's first full day of Pre-K went on without a hitch. I think those are all reasons enough to celebrate with a little cocktail this weekend- don't you all think? ;) 

And even though we are in full-on back to school mode here, the humid temps outside are reminding me to not give up on summertime altogether quite yet. There is still time for sipping on a tropical cocktail on the back deck. Still time for backyard BBQ's, and s'mores by the fire pit, and sunset watching. 

Yes, I have accepted the fact that the school year has officially begun, but I am not ready to let go of summer just yet. Who else is with me on this? If you are, then whip up one of these refreshing Coconut Key Lime Mojitos & raise a glass with me this weekend, okay? 

Here's to squeezing out just a little more summer from the next couple of weekends.

Here's to a new school year (and some long overdue peace & quiet for the work-at-home & stay-at-home parents out there- can I get an amen? ;) ).

Here's to the perfect flavor combination of creamy coconut & tart key lime in a boozy cocktail.

Coconut Curry Tomato Soup

 A classic favorite comfort food gets a delicious update with the addition of Indian & Thai-inspired flavors in this easy to make Coconut Curry Tomato Soup...

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Dating someone who used to own a British/Indian fusion restaurant certainly has its advantages. Not only can he cook homemade Indian food like nobody's business, but he has been providing me with a whole new world of recipe inspiration for the blog.

I haven't experimented very much with Indian flavors or curries on the blog yet even though I have been a fan of Indian cuisine for decades now. I have always found the idea of cooking Indian food from scratch a bit daunting and intimidating, to be honest.

If you find yourself feeling the same way about trying your hand at Indian cooking at home, then today's recipe for this Coconut Curry Tomato Soup is the perfect way for you to dip your toes into the waters of homemade Indian cuisine. 

This flavorful soup requires no complicated cooking techniques, is made from ingredients that are easy to find, and can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes...

Blackberry Coconut Custard Cobbler

Juicy, sweet blackberries are baked into a creamy coconut custard filling in this Blackberry Coconut Custard Cobbler...

The taste of blackberries will always evoke summertime memories of my childhood.  Every summer, decked out in long sleeves and jeans, we would venture to these secret blackberry patch spots that my grandparents always seemed to know of.  After being briefed (yet again...) to watch out for thorns, snakes, and yellow jackets, we would all set out with buckets in hand to fill them with fresh, juicy wild blackberries.  Of course, several of the largest, sweetest berries would never make it in the bucket. ;)

We would bring the bounty home to be washed and then divvied out among the various families in attendance.  I couldn't wait for my mom start rolling out the dough for one of her homemade blackberry pies.  My mom had a talent with homemade pie crust.  They were always perfectly crimped and latticed.  

We would all eagerly wait for the pie to bake and then cool enough so that she could slice into it and serve it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.  Not that it really needed the ice cream, if you ask me.

Blueberry Ginger Mojitos

A classic summertime cocktail gets a delicious twist with the addition of fresh blueberries & ginger ale in these refreshing Blueberry Ginger Mojitos...

Post updated 7/9/17- This tasty Blueberry Ginger Mojito post deserved some updated photos. I did leave one of the originals below just so you all can see for yourself why this recipe so desperately needed a little face lift. ;)

Baking For Kate 2014 Preview #2 {The Homemade Goodies!}

The Baking for Kate online bake sale and auction is THIS weekend, folks!  And I am sharing a little preview with you all today of the homemade and home baked goodies that will be up for bid in a few short days and then baked up & created by your favorite food bloggers and then shipped out to the lucky & generous bidders. :)

For those of you not familiar with Baking For Kate, I started it last May to help raise funds for my dear friend, Kate's Mommy Bucket List.  Kate was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer last January.  As her friend and knowing the hand she had already been dealt in her life, I just remember my heart sinking into my stomach when I heard the news. Kate is one of the most giving, kindhearted people that I know. After losing her first daughter, Shannon at just 3 days old to CHD and then mothering each of her 3 children through NICU, Kate helped form Project Sweet Peas.  After suffering the loss of Shannon and becoming a veteran mama of the NICU, Kate saw the serious gaps in support for grieving parents and parents with babies in the NICU and decided to fill those gaps.  

And since being diagnosed with breast cancer, Kate has become an advocate for cancer research and has volunteered for many charitable functions and fundraisers to benefit the cause.  All while raising three young children, being a wife to her police officer husband, and receiving various cancer treatments over the past year.  In fact, Kate received the prestigious Karen Shapira Survivor Award presented by Giant Eagle for outstanding excellence in promoting breast cancer awareness and making a positive impact in the lives of others just the weekend before last!  She is a warrior and fighter with the biggest heart. 

One Ingredient Healthy Ice Cream {A Guest Recipe from So There. By Amy}

Hey guys! Amy here, from So There. by Amy.  I am so excited to be guest posting over here today! Thank you, Carrie!!

In the summer, I definitely am craving ice cream! This is an awesome healthy and dairy free alternative to totally satisfy your ice cream craving!

The recipe has one ingredient:  Bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Thanks to: Digital Mom Blog

...Plus a couple optional mix-ins added: unsweetened cocoa powder, nut butter, and sweetener, if desired, such as agave or maple syrup.

Yep. No dairy.  Not even a dairy alternative, like coconut milk. (Which is another of my ice cream posts, found here!)
A magical thing happens when you throw frozen sliced bananas in a food processor for about a whole minute or so. Yup. They turn into a soft serve ice cream-like consistency!

First, start pulsing them, and you will get small chunks.

Keep going, and they will turn into tiny little balls, like Dippin Dots!

Continue mixing in the food processor and it comes together, becoming nice and creamy. I promise. It does!

Yes, this will have a banana flavor, duh, but it is so refreshing, and the addition of cocoa powder and peanut butter makes it taste like an amazing chocolate covered banana, in ice cream form!

Add the other ingredients (this will help the bananas blend more and get even smoother - sometimes my food processor gets a little jammed up at a certain point with the bananas only), and pulse until incorporated.

...(Did the word incorporated just remind anybody else of KIDS Incorporated?!)  

Anywayyy, it should look like this!

Eat straight away, or scoop into a container and freeze until scoopable.

Boom! A super healthy frozen treat that totally resembles soft serve ice cream!

You could mix it up, and throw in any other flavors you like, too, instead of the cocoa powder and nut butter! Fresh fruit, like strawberries. Or a bit of honey and chai spice. Anything! Go crazy!...Go... Bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!  Oh man...even I cringed at that bad joke!

Thanks for letting me stop by here today!
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Enjoy!
So There.

This recipe post is part of Virtual Ice Cream Social Week on the blog! :)

Be sure to check out my Tips & Tricks for Making Homemade Ice Cream, my recipe for Put the Key Lime in the Coconut Ice Cream, Cooking on the Front Burner's guest recipe for Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles, my copycat recipe for Mud Pie Mojo Ice Cream, and get entered below to win a Nostalgic Electrics Ice Cream Maker (the very same one I own!) and a copy of The Perfect Scoop!!

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Pan Seared Salmon with Asparagus & Sweet Potato "Rice"

I am partnering with Mazola Corn Oil today to bring you all this heart healthy & flavorful recipe for Pan Seared Salmon with Asparagus & Sweet Potato "Rice"...

This Pan Seared Salmon with Asparagus & Sweet Potato "Rice" is a heart healthy powerhouse dish, folks. From how it is cooked to each and every ingredient in this, there isn't one thing about this delicious recipe that isn't good for your ticker. ;)

Which is great news since February happens to be American Heart Health month! 

Keeping my heart healthy and heart disease at bay has always been a concern of mine. My grandfather on my dad's side died when I was less than a year old from a heart attack. Though I met him, I really have no memories of him. 

And growing up, I watched my father make strides to stay healthy and active. Having had both of his parents die before the age of 50, he was determined to not give his genetics any additional help. 

Staying active and eating healthy, leading a healthier lifestyle, and keeping the "bad stuff" in moderation was something I learned to do in my life early on.

When Mazola Corn Oil reached out to me to develop a heart healthy recipe to share with you all for American Heart Health month, I was more than eager to get on board. I did the research and made sure to pack this fresh & flavorful dish with plenty of the heart healthy good stuff- salmon, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, walnuts, asparagus, and Mazola Corn Oil...

Red Wine Marinated Grilled Chicken & Veggies

You and your family will love this healthier & flavorful Red Wine Marinated Grilled Chicken & Veggies...

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and NatureRaised Farms, but all my opinions are my own.

While I am not one to read every label in the grocery store aisles and I may not always buy organic, I do try to make a conscience effort to know what I am really feeding family and to make healthier choices for them and myself.  Some choices are not always so clear. But others definitely are. 

Like the fresh veggies and fruit I purchase from my local farmers market. The just laid eggs I try to pick up from my aunt's chicken coop a couple of times a month. And now with the frozen chicken that I buy for my family thanks to Sam's Club and NatureRaised Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Portions. :)

I can feel good about preparing and feeding my family NatureRaised Farms chicken because it is 100% natural*- meaning no added steroids or hormones** are used. The chickens are raised in large, open modern barns and are fed a 100% vegetarian diet.

Swapping the usual frozen chicken breasts that I buy for NatureRaised Farms chicken is an easy no-brainer for me.

With the warmer weather here and more and more fresh vegetables becoming available, my mind naturally turns to grilling season. We are a family that loves to grill.

Armed with my new favorite frozen chicken, some healthy fresh vegetables, and a simple & flavorful marinade recipe, I grilled up this Red Wine Marinated Grilled Chicken & Veggies for my family earlier this week. The marinade is light and healthy, but is full on rich flavor...

White Chocolate Peeps Cookiewiches

A Peeps marshmallow buttercream is sandwiched between two white chocolate pudding cookies in this perfect sweet treat for Easter or spring...

I told you all earlier this week when I posted my recipe for S'mores Bunny Graham Bars that I felt like I owed you all some serious Easter recipes this year since I pretty much slacked in that department last year.

I am making good on that promise with this recipe for White Chocolate Peeps Cookiewiches.

Seriously. What says Easter more than Peeps, my friends? ;)

You may be scanning the photo above wondering where in the heck are these Peeps I am talking about. Well folks, I melted them down and turned them into that pretty pink buttercream you see sandwiched between those soft, thick cookies there. Yep, the Peeps are in the frosting! :)

Raspberry-Orange Chia Seed Scuffins

Muffins meet scones in these bright, moist, and healthy Raspberry-Orange Chia Seed Scuffins- the perfect way to start out your day...

I had never heard or seen the term scuffins before until I had stumbled upon a recipe for Strawberry Cream Scuffins from Better Homes & Gardens. Yes folks, a scuffin is just what it sounds like- a scone + a muffin = a scuffin. Sometimes I am just blown away by the creativity and cleverness I discover and find every day in the online culinary world! :) While I was definitely intrigued by BHG's concept for a scuffin, the recipe for their Strawberry Cream ones were far from being categorized as healthy. ;) Not that there is anything wrong with that, but since swimsuit season is literally knocking on the door for me (our local pool opens this weekend & I will be on a beach in about a month) I wanted to come up with my own healthier version of their scuffins.

I lightened up and brightened up their more pastry like scuffins with these Raspberry-Orange Chia Seed Scuffins. I replaced the heavy cream with almond milk & Greek yogurt, gave it a fresh, bright flavor with fresh orange and raspberries, and threw in some nutrient-packed chia seeds just for added assurance. ;) And instead of a super sugary icing for this, I used my vanilla yogurt glaze on these moist & dense scuffins...