Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this Hawaiian Banana Bread recipe. Packed with pineapple, coconut, and a hint of nutmeg, this bread is a delightful blend of flavors that will transport you to a sunny beach in Hawaii with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, sprinkle additional coconut on top before baking.
- This bread also freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
