Description
This Hawaiian Banana Bread is a tropical twist on the classic recipe. Packed with flavors of banana, pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts, this moist and delicious bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Easy to make and bursting with island vibes!
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Bananas:
- 2 bananas (mashed)
Crushed Pineapple:
- 1/2 cup (drained)
Shredded Sweetened Coconut:
- 1/2 cup
Chopped Macadamia Nuts:
- 1/2 cup (optional)
Vegetable Oil:
- 1/2 cup
Eggs:
- 2 large
Granulated Sugar:
- 1/2 cup
Brown Sugar:
- 1/4 cup (packed)
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour:
- 1 1/2 cups
Baking Soda:
- 1 teaspoon
Salt:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Combine bananas, pineapple, coconut, oil, eggs, sugars, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend wet and dry: Gradually add dry mix to wet mix. Fold in macadamia nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
