Description
Sweet Hawaiian banana bread delivers tropical comfort in every slice, blending ripe bananas with island-inspired flavors. Rich, moist crumb and hints of coconut transport you to a Pacific paradise, making each bite a delightful culinary escape.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a standard loaf pan by greasing and flouring or lining with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
- Incorporate vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas into the sugar-egg mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold in crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, using a gentle folding technique to prevent overmixing and maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Toast the nuts beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the banana bread.
- Use very ripe, almost black bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana taste.
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy and ensure a perfect texture.
- Try gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the tropical taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg