Description
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a tropical delight that brings the essence of paradise to your kitchen. This moist and flavorful banana bread features ripe bananas combined with crushed pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a hint of coconut. Perfect for brunch or as a snack, each slice promises a burst of sweetness that will leave you dreaming of sandy beaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sugar (mix of brown and granulated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Stir in coconut flakes and chopped macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness and flavor. For added texture, toast macadamia nuts before incorporating them into the batter. Feel free to experiment by substituting walnuts for macadamia nuts or adding chocolate chips.