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Moist Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple and Coconut

Close-up of a moist slice of hawaiian banana bread studded with pineapple chunks and topped with shredded coconut.
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Bake a tropical loaf using ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and coconut for a very moist bread perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and optional nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  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 turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly; excess liquid will make the bread gummy. Press the pineapple between paper towels to remove moisture.
  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture content.
  • If you prefer a sweeter top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.

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