Description
Enjoy a slice of tropical paradise with this Hawaiian Banana Bread, featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and can be customized with macadamia nuts for an extra crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (brown sugar for a richer flavor)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture if desired.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Stir in the baking soda and salt until well incorporated.
- Mix in the sugar until fully combined. If using brown sugar, it will add a lovely caramel flavor.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl, then add it to the banana mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour using a spatula or wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts (if using).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check for doneness at the 60-minute mark with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the banana bread into thick pieces and serve warm with butter or honey. For an extra treat, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. It also freezes well; wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag.
- Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or swapping macadamia nuts for walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes