Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delightful Hawaiian Banana Bread featuring Pineapple, Coconut, and Macadamia Nuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this recipe combines moist banana bread with the tropical flavors of juicy pineapple and crunchy macadamia nuts. Each slice offers a burst of flavor that’s sure to brighten your day. Easy to make and versatile enough to enjoy any time, this banana bread is a fantastic addition to family gatherings or cozy mornings at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Dry roast macadamia nuts in a skillet over medium heat until slightly browned; chop and set aside.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed. Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg