Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut, Macadamia Nuts Bliss
A delicious tropical twist on classic banana bread with the addition of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine the baking soda and salt with the flour, then add to the butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the banana mixture until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For extra flavor, toast the macadamia nuts before adding them to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Banana Bread, Pineapple, Coconut, Macadamia Nuts