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    Author: Donna | Published: May 9, 2016 | Modified: Jun 20, 2018

    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting

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    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting. 2 ingredients and 3 minutes is all it takes for this super versatile frosting

    Banana and coconut butter frosting is a simple clean eating frosting perfect for using on top of homemade donuts, pancakes, and muffins.

    Baked Banana Breakfast Doughnuts

    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting

    I have been holding out on you with this super quick and easy Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting recipe since last month when I promised it alongside my Baked Banana Bread Doughnuts.

    And this time, the reason isn't that I forgot (although we all know I do a lot of that).

    The main reason is that it just does not photograph well.

    It's a pretty ugly-looking frosting all by itself...

    Alas I have decided to stop stressing and just go with it.

    So here you go, my super ugly but damn delicious Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting.

    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting

    It literally takes two ingredients and two minutes to make up, and it is very versatile.

    If you don't have any coconut butter on hand, don't stress - here is a recipe to make some all by yourself (you will be happily surprised by how easy it is!)

    If you need it to be a bit more spreadable, then make it up and pop it in the fridge for about ten minutes.

    It should be hard enough to spread on whatever sweet treat takes your fancy.

    I find it works especially well on doughnuts, and also pancakes, cupcakes, and waffles.

    It also tastes delicious straight from the blender.

    Be sure to check out the notes for variations.

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting. 2 ingredients and 3 minutes is all it takes for this super versatile frosting

    Banana and Coconut Butter Frosting

    Banana and coconut butter frosting requires only 2 ingredients and 3 minutes to whip up. Use it on cupcakes, pancakes or homemade doughnuts.
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Total Time 3 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 8 serves
    Calories 199 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup coconut butter
    • 1 very ripe banana
    • pinch pink himalayan salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Pop the coconut butter, banana and salt into a blender and blend until the consistency is super smooth
    • Pop into the fridge for 10 minutes and then spread on whatever your heart desires. I recommend pancakes, doughnuts and cupcakes

    Notes

    Variations: pop some vanilla in there for vanilla frosting, pop a strawberry in there for pink frosting, blueberries for blues frosting etc

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 10.4gProtein: 2.2gFat: 18.1gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 18mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 3.7g
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Linda says

      May 16, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Can if ask, does it go all brown and icky if you don't use it up? Also will it make things soggy if you spread it on in advance? I'm keen to try it but don't want soggy baked good if that makes sense

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 16, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        It does go brown if you leave it sitting out. I popped mine into the fridge until I was ready to use it, then took it out of the fridge for 10 minutes to let it get fudgey again before spreading it on. I have always used mine on the day I make it, which is why I do small batches - I imagine it would go brown if left too long. It's a pretty thick frosting given the coconut butter in there, so it hasn't made anything soggy for me - but I have only ever made things a few hours in advance. Hope that helps

        Reply
        • Linda says

          May 16, 2016 at 4:46 pm

          Thankyou so much for that super fast reply 🙂 I will give it a go on some chocolate banana bread...we have a crazy amount of over ripe 'nanas that need eating up 🙂

          Reply
          • Donna1 says

            May 17, 2016 at 10:56 am

            Sounds perfect 🙂 Enjoy!

            Reply
    2. Gin says

      May 13, 2016 at 11:30 am

      This is so inventive, and it sounds delish!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 14, 2016 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks Gin!

        Reply
    3. Molly Kumar says

      May 12, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      Such an easy peasy frosting idea, I love it. Maybe I'll start using it on my breakfast toast too !

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 13, 2016 at 6:51 am

        Oh I have been using it on everything 🙂

        Reply
    4. Michelle Blackwood says

      May 12, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Wow this is awesome, so easy to make with healthy ingredients. I have to make some today!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 13, 2016 at 6:51 am

        Yay, hope you love it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

      May 12, 2016 at 4:13 am

      What a smart idea! My toddler would only eat bananas all day if I let him. His Birthday is coming up soon and this sounds like the perfect frosting for him! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 13, 2016 at 6:52 am

        Ha that's actually how this came about! My little one is turning 2 soon and is totally obsessed with bananas, so I have been playing with frosting ideas for his birthday cake 🙂

        Reply
    6. Mel@avirtualvegan.com says

      May 11, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Who cares that it's ugly as long as it tastes good! It sounds amazing. I would love it on just about anything.
      I've been having a similar 'ugly' problem with a recipe I have nailed taste-wise. I've now made it 5 times and shot photos and each time they are awful! Perils of a food blogger eh? lol

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 11, 2016 at 12:32 pm

        Haha I know right!! I mean the kids definitely haven't minded me making it over and over so that I can get the shots right 🙂 I will get them right eventually - what's that they say about practice?? 🙂

        Reply
    7. Anjali says

      May 10, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Oh wow! So simple and such a great idea! My son LOVES (and I mean LOVES) bananas...trying this for him next time!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 11, 2016 at 12:33 pm

        Oh your son sounds like mine! We go through SOOO many bananas with him - completely obsessed 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kelly @ Tasting Page says

      May 10, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      I love when great tastes can be so easy. Looks fabulous!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        I know, easy is the best 🙂 Thanks for the lovely words!

        Reply
    9. Uma Srinivas says

      May 10, 2016 at 10:06 am

      Lovely frosting and it will be good with pancakes 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Delicious with pancakes!

        Reply
    10. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:52 am

      I could eat this frosting on everything! I'm thinking that it would be great on oatmeal! Mmmmm

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Oh yum, I would never have though to add it to oatmeal, but that sounds amazing!!!

        Reply
    11. April says

      May 09, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Awesome!!!!

      Reply
    12. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      May 09, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      i love how simple this is!!!!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks Dixya 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kathy Hester says

      May 09, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      What a great whole food frosting! I'm always at a loss to make a healthy one. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:33 pm

        Oh me too Kathy, I have had made fails over the years! But this one is a firm favourite with the kids 🙂

        Reply
    14. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says

      May 09, 2016 at 10:44 am

      So inventive! Sounds really delicious 😀

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:35 pm

        Thanks Aimee!!

        Reply
    15. Laura says

      May 09, 2016 at 8:37 am

      I love using nut butter for frostings! The perfect spreadable consistency and a nice protein and healthy fat boost. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:35 pm

        They work so well don't they Laura!!

        Reply
    16. Jenn says

      May 09, 2016 at 8:21 am

      I love the idea of a banana sweetened frosting! Ugly or not, I would inhale this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        We have definitely been inhaling it 🙂

        Reply
    17. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      May 09, 2016 at 7:30 am

      O gosh, yum yum yum!!!! I will put this frosting on EVERYTHING!!!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 09, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Yay 🙂

        Reply

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