Description
Moist and tropical banana bread packed with ripe bananas, juicy pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and sweet coconut for a flavorful island-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add crushed pineapple, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Gently stir in shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
- Toast macadamia nuts for enhanced flavor if desired.
- Can substitute walnuts or pecans for macadamia nuts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
