Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the tropics with this Hawaiian Banana Bread featuring Pineapple, Coconut, and Macadamia Nuts. This recipe transforms a classic banana bread into a luscious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. The combination of sweet ripe bananas, juicy crushed pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts creates a tantalizing flavor profile that will transport you straight to paradise. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this tropical delight is sure to become a family favorite!
- 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 white 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 (mashed)
- 1 can (8-ounce) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- Dry roast the macadamia nuts over medium heat until slightly browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and oil until blended.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg