Description
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a deliciously tropical treat that transforms your kitchen into a sunny paradise. Each slice offers a delightful blend of sweet ripe bananas, luscious pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal effort and promises a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed canned pineapple
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, sugars, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, coconut, and macadamia nuts.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, swap macadamia nuts for walnuts or pecans. You can also experiment with different dried fruits in place of pineapple. Ensure to let the banana bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.