Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
Experience a slice of paradise with this Hawaiian Banana Bread featuring Pineapple, Coconut, and Macadamia Nuts. This delightful twist on classic banana bread combines sweet ripe bananas with juicy pineapple and crunchy macadamia nuts to create a truly tropical treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this moist, flavorful bread is not only easy to make but also a family favorite—sure to bring smiles at any gathering. Bake it ahead of time, and enjoy a delicious slice whenever the craving strikes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 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 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (dry roasted & chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Dry roast the macadamia nuts in a pan over medium heat until slightly browned.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and sunflower oil.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts and coconut flakes carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg