Description
This Hawaiian Banana Bread adds a tropical twist to the classic banana bread recipe. Packed with coconut flakes, crushed pineapple, and ripe bananas, it delivers a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. A sweet and easy-to-make delight for banana bread lovers with a love for tropical flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- 20 oz can of crushed pineapple in juice (not drained)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut, sweetened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together on low speed using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Slowly mix in the mashed banana and crushed pineapple until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until everything is combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before removing it from the pan. Slice and enjoy! You can serve it plain, with butter, or even a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Make sure the banana is very ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the sugar slightly.
- For extra tropical flavor, try adding macadamia nuts or chopped dried mango to the batter.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
