Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Indulge in the taste of paradise with this Hawaiian Banana Bread featuring Pineapple, Coconut, and Macadamia Nuts. This moist and flavorful loaf combines sweet ripe bananas with tangy crushed pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a hint of coconut for a delightful tropical experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Bake it ahead of time and savor every bite of this luscious bread that transports you to sunny shores!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (dry roasted & chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dry roast macadamia nuts until slightly browned; set aside.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract, ripe bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and oil.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg