Hawaiian Banana Bread Recipe 🌴🍌
This tropical twist on classic banana bread is moist, flavorful, and loaded with delicious ingredients like pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack!
Ingredients:
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or 1/2 cup coconut oil for extra tropical flavor)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a richer flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried or fresh diced mango (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter (or coconut oil) and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and crushed pineapple until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and any optional add-ins like macadamia nuts or diced mango.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy! 🌺
Tips:
- For extra pineapple flavor, add a tablespoon of pineapple juice to the batter.
- Toast the shredded coconut for a nutty flavor before adding it to the batter.
- This bread freezes well; wrap slices individually for a quick treat later.
Enjoy a slice of paradise with this Hawaiian Banana Bread! 🌴🍍