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Hawaiian Banana Bread

Hawaiian Banana Bread
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Hawaiian Banana Bread is a moist, sweet, and tropical twist on the classic banana bread, featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut for an island-inspired flavor. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients to create a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure your bread releases easily after baking.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 to 4 very ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add crushed pineapple (drained), melted butter or coconut oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bananas, stirring until everything combines evenly.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut to evenly distribute the leavening agents and coconut throughout the mixture.
  5. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix – just combine until no flour pockets remain for tender bread.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely so it slices beautifully.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Drain pineapple well to prevent soggy bread.
  • Do not overmix to avoid dense, tough bread.
  • Test doneness with a toothpick before removing from oven.
  • Gently fold in nuts last if using to maintain their texture.

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