Description
A tropical twist on traditional banana bread, packed with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut for a moist and flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut (for topping)
- Pineapple tidbits (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the wet ingredients: mash bananas and stir in pineapple, coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the dry and wet mixtures, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add shredded coconut and walnuts, folding them into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and sprinkle with additional coconut on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the pineapple is well drained to prevent sogginess. Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, tropical bread, coconut bread, pineapple bread, dessert