Description
Cozy pineapple coconut bread is a moist, tropical-inspired quick bread that’s soft, tender, and full of juicy pineapple and sweet coconut in every bite. It’s a simple, sunny loaf perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (not drained)
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut milk or Greek yogurt (optional for extra moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon or nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil (or butter), vanilla, pineapple (with juice), and optional coconut milk or yogurt until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add chopped macadamias or pecans for crunch.
- Top with a coconut glaze made of powdered sugar and pineapple juice for a sweet finish.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut for a less sweet loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
