Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread – A Taste of Hawaii
Discover the delightful taste of Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread – A Taste of Hawaii, a tropical treat that transforms your kitchen into a slice of paradise. This easy-to-make banana bread showcases the sweet combination of ripe bananas, juicy crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this bread is not only delicious but also versatile. Serve it warm with butter, top it with fresh fruit, or enjoy it plain – each bite is a mini-vacation to the islands. Ideal for sharing with friends or as a thoughtful gift, this recipe is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
- 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
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 very ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the mashed banana and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut.
- Transfer batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg