Hawaiian Banana Bread Recipe

This Hawaiian Banana Bread takes a beloved comfort food and infuses it with the sunny flavors of the tropics. Ripe bananas are combined with sweet pineapple and coconut, creating an incredibly moist and aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a delightful dessert.

Hawaiian Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

Optional Add-ins

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine all these wet ingredients.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients & Mix with Wet: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
4. Fold in Optional Add-ins: If desired, gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and dried pineapple chunks into the batter.
5. Pour into Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.