Description
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, infused with tropical flavors like pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter thoroughly.
- Stir in baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl; add to the mixture along with vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Add crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts, folding gently.
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and pour in the batter, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. You can also customize the recipe with different nuts or tropical fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, tropical flavors, dessert, easy baking, Hawaiian recipe