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This Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple sounds like a tropical treat! The combination of banana, pineapple, and coconut creates a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Here’s the full recipe with instructions to make it:
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple
Ingredients:
- 🍌 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🍍 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained (reserve a little juice for moisture if needed)
- 🥥 ¼ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, depending on preference)
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or substitute with coconut oil for a tropical twist)
- � ½ teaspoon salt
- 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add the melted butter (or coconut oil) and sugar, and mix until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract (if using).
- Add pineapple and coconut: Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool and serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips:
- For extra coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the batter.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, use sweetened shredded coconut.
- Add ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts for a crunchy, Hawaiian-inspired twist.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Enjoy this tropical delight! It’s perfect for bringing a little sunshine to your day. 🌴🍌🥥
