Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a tropical delight that captures the essence of paradise in every bite. This moist and flavorful banana bread features sweet Dole crushed pineapple, chewy coconut flakes, and crunchy macadamia nuts, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or simply indulging on a quiet afternoon, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, each slice transports you to the beaches of Hawaii.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 (8-ounce) can Dole crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and oil.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just blended; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg