Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
If you’re dreaming of a tropical getaway, this Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts will transport your taste buds straight to paradise! This moist and flavorful banana bread is infused with juicy pineapple chunks, crunchy macadamia nuts, and sweet coconut flakes, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Perfectly simple to whip up, it brings a delightful aroma to your kitchen and a smile to everyone’s faces. Whether served warm with coffee or as a delightful addition to your next picnic, each slice is a taste of the islands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose white flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil
- ½ cup macadamia nuts (dry roasted & chopped)
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dry roast the macadamia nuts for enhanced flavor.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, vanilla extract, ripe bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and oil.
- Combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently without overmixing; fold in roasted macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg