Hawaiian Banana Bread
This moist and flavorful banana bread is bursting with island vibes thanks to sweet pineapple, coconut, and buttery macadamia nuts. It’s a sunny upgrade to a classic favorite—perfect for breakfast, gifting, or snacking straight from the loaf!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups mashed ripe bananas
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
½ cup + 1 tbsp sunflower oil (or other neutral oil)
Optional Add-Ins:
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in bananas, vanilla, pineapple (with juice), and oil.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Fold in coconut and macadamia nuts if using.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Storage: Store at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week
Sweet, soft, and full of island flavor—this tropical banana bread brings paradise to your plate!
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 per slice
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/hawaiian-banana-bread/