Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a delightful tropical treat that brings warmth and sunshine to any occasion. This moist loaf combines ripe bananas with sweet crushed pineapple, rich coconut flakes, and crunchy macadamia nuts for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a slice of paradise.
- 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 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 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup dry roasted macadamia nuts (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 in a skillet until slightly browned; chop and set aside.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and sunflower oil.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg