Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this delightful Hawaiian Banana Bread. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this banana bread is a must-try treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, pineapple, melted coconut oil, both sugars, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add final touches: Fold in shredded coconut and macadamia nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra tropical flair, top with a sprinkle of coconut before baking.
- This bread stays moist for days and freezes well—just wrap tightly after cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
