Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts
If you’re craving a slice of paradise, this Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is your ideal treat. Bursting with tropical flavors, this moist and tender loaf is made with ripe bananas, sweet crushed pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts. It’s not only easy to whip up but also perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weekday dessert or a delightful addition to your brunch table. The aroma of this banana bread baking will have everyone asking for seconds!
- 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 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 (about 3 medium)
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sunflower oil (or any tasteless oil)
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan.
- Dry roast the macadamia nuts in a skillet until slightly browned.
- In one bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and oil.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for approximately 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg