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Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple

Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple: A Tropical Delight

This Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple combines caramelized bananas, tropical pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts for a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose White Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be replaced with honey or coconut sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with a flax egg for eggless version.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.25 cups Ripe Bananas Mashed.
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (with juice) Dole brand recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Oil Can substitute with tasteless oil.
  • 1/2 cup Macadamia Nuts Dry roast for enhanced richness, or omit.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Using unsweetened is healthier.
For Serving
  • 1 tbsp Butter or Cream Cheese For spreading on warm slices.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Dry roast macadamia nuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and sunflower oil until creamy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  6. Fold in chopped macadamia nuts and coconut flakes into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing for a lighter loaf. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

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