Description
Tropical Hawaiian banana bread brings island-inspired comfort to classic quick bread. Ripe bananas, toasted macadamia nuts, and coconut create a delightful slice of paradise you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 very ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Garnish:
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking performance.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually introduce eggs, beating thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth consistency.
- Mash 1 ripe banana and blend it into the butter mixture along with crushed pineapple, including its natural juice, stirring until completely incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using minimal strokes to prevent overdeveloping the gluten and maintaining a tender crumb.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut throughout the batter, distributing it evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Grease a 9×5 inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan, then carefully pour the batter, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, testing for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Tropical flavors burst through this moist banana bread, transforming a classic recipe into a Hawaiian-inspired delight.
- Crushing fresh pineapple adds natural sweetness and moisture, creating a unique texture that sets this bread apart from traditional versions.
- Coconut brings a delightful tropical crunch, complementing the soft banana and tangy pineapple with its rich, nutty undertones.
- Softening butter completely ensures smooth mixing and helps create an incredibly tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, helping you achieve a perfectly balanced and consistently smooth batter without lumps.
- Letting the bread cool completely prevents crumbling and allows flavors to develop fully, making each slice more delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 563 kcal
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg