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Hawaiian Banana Bread

A moist and tender banana bread loaf with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed (the riper, the better)
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Stir the mashed bananas, drained crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut into the wet mixture.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip letting the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to prevent sogginess.