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Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 22 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tropical twist on classic banana bread, this moist and flavorful loaf features ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes, delivering island vibes in every slice.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose white flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1/2 cup roasted, chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5 × 4.5 × 2.8″ loaf pan.
  2. Dry roast the macadamia nuts until slightly golden, then chop them.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and oil until well combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped nuts and coconut flakes without overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Replace eggs with flax eggs to make it vegan.
  • Omit or replace macadamia nuts with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
  • Add chocolate chips or dried pineapple for variety.
  • Bake as muffins for about 20 minutes for individual portions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg