Description
Indulge in the flavors of the tropics with this moist and flavorful Tropical Hawaiian Banana Bread. Packed with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, coconut, and optional macadamia nuts, this bread is a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and bananas: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir in crushed pineapple and coconut, then gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add nuts and bake: Fold in macadamia nuts, pour batter into pan, and bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, toast the coconut or macadamia nuts before adding.
- This recipe can also be made into muffins—bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
