Description
Tropical flavors dance through this Hawaiian Banana Bread, blending island-inspired ingredients with classic comfort. Sweet ripe bananas and delicate hints of coconut promise a delightful slice that transports you to Pacific paradise in each warm, fragrant bite.
Ingredients
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Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fruits and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded coconut
Baking and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coating a loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture, then fold in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut, stirring until all components are evenly distributed.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently folding until just combined to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter attached.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance tropical flavors by using fresh, ripe Hawaiian pineapple for more authentic taste and vibrant sweetness.
- Adjust coconut quantity to personal preference, using shredded or flaked varieties for different textures and intensity.
- Prevent bread from drying out by checking doneness earlier and testing with toothpick method to ensure moist interior.
- Consider adding chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch and traditional Hawaiian ingredient complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg