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Moist Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple and Coconut

Two thick slices of moist hawaiian banana bread showing chunks of pineapple and shredded coconut.
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This recipe delivers an ultra-moist Hawaiian banana bread, featuring the tropical flavors of crushed pineapple and sweet coconut. It is an easy quick bread perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer for this step.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and optional macadamia nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure you drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent the bread from becoming too wet. Press out excess liquid with a paper towel if needed.
  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing for up to three months.

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