Description
A deliciously moist and tropical bread made with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and coconut flakes, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (from an 8-ounce can)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as sunflower or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup dry roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan and set it aside.
- Toast the macadamia nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool, then chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and oil. Mix until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top if needed.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Banana Pineapple Coconut Bread, Tropical Bread, Quick Bread, Banana Bread