Description
Toasted Coconut & Lime Quick Bread is a delightful blend of tropical flavors brought to life with shredded coconut and tangy lime. This quick bread is incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of coconut milk and butter, and it’s given a burst of freshness with lime juice and zest. The toasted coconut adds a crunchy texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft crumb of the bread, while the lime glaze on top takes the flavor profile to the next level with a tangy sweetness. The best part? It’s a simple, no-yeast recipe that comes together quickly and bakes in just about an hour, making it the perfect treat for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
For the bread:
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
½ cup (120ml) coconut milk (full-fat preferred)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for extra flavor)
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Zest of 2 limes
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (90g) toasted shredded coconut
For the lime glaze (optional but delicious):
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
1–2 Tbsp lime juice
½ tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp toasted coconut (for topping)
Instructions
1. Toast the coconut:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast for 5–8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly golden.
Let cool.
2. Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and both sugars.
3. Combine the wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together melted butter (or coconut oil), coconut milk, eggs, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla.
4. Combine everything:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined (don’t overmix).
Fold in toasted coconut, reserving a small handful for topping.
5. Bake:
Pour batter into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan (or two mini loaf pans).
Sprinkle reserved coconut on top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes (30–35 for mini loaves), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6. Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with lime juice and zest until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle over cooled bread and top with extra toasted coconut.
Notes
These Toasted Coconut & Lime Quick Breads are best enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. You can also top them with lime glaze or toasted coconut flakes for extra tropical flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Bread, Tropical Quick Bread, Lime Coconut Loaf, Coconut Lime Loaf, Toasted Coconut Bread