Description
This Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple and Coconut combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tropical flavors of crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. Moist and flavorful, it's a delightful twist on classic banana bread perfect for serving with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 bananas mashed
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, not drained
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease an 8"x4" loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the egg and sugar mixture, add the vegetable oil, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly until no dry streaks remain, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in Coconut: Gently fold in the shredded unsweetened coconut, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour and Top Batter: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle some additional shredded coconut on top for a nice texture and appearance.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 180 C (350 F) for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then turn it out onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice the banana bread and serve it with tea or coffee for a delicious tropical treat. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not drain the crushed pineapple; the juice adds moisture and flavor.
- To keep the bread moist longer, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a nutty twist, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts.
- If you prefer less sugar, you can reduce the caster sugar to 1/3 cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
