Description
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to any day. This moist, flavorful loaf features overripe bananas and crunchy macadamia nuts, making it perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. Prepare to be transported to a beachside paradise with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed canned pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup sugar (½ cup granulated, ¼ cup brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before mixing it with eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; do not overmix.
- Gently add chopped macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg