Description
This Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple is a tropical-inspired twist on the classic banana bread! Loaded with sweet pineapple chunks and shredded coconut, it’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained (reserve some juice for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. - Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the bowl. Mix well until combined. - Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Add the Tropical Ingredients:
Fold in the shredded coconut, crushed pineapple (drained), and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter. - Bake the Banana Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup of shredded coconut, if desired. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once cool.
Notes
- For a sweeter loaf, you can add 1/4 cup of brown sugar in place of some of the granulated sugar.
- If you prefer a stronger pineapple flavor, use fresh pineapple, finely chopped, and reduce the moisture from the fruit.
- This bread freezes well! Wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- You can also add a drizzle of cream cheese frosting on top for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 10)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg