Description
Hawaiian Banana Bread is a tropical twist on the classic banana bread, packed with flavors like crushed pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It’s soft, moist, and filled with island spirit. A slice of this bread brings the taste of Hawaii straight to your home.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas (mashed)
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1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
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1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
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Add the pineapple, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla. Mix well until blended.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine the dry and wet mixtures. Stir gently until just mixed. Don’t overmix.
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Fold in the coconut and macadamia nuts if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
For a golden top, sprinkle a bit of sugar before baking.
If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
Let it cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian