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Hawaiian Banana Bread

Hawaiian Banana Bread
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Hawaiian Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful tropical twist on classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas with crushed pineapple and coconut oil for a tender texture and island-inspired sweetness. Perfect as a breakfast, snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a unique explosion of tropical flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup macadamia nuts or walnuts, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg (for tropical spice twist)
  • ½ cup dark or white chocolate chips (for chocolate chip surprise)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bananas and Pineapple: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Drain excess juice from the crushed pineapple, then gently fold it into the mashed bananas to keep the mixture juicy but not too wet.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy to create a rich, tender base.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl to evenly distribute the leavening agents for a uniform rise.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana and pineapple mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. If using, fold in shredded coconut and/or nuts now for added texture.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light, tender crumb.
  • Drain pineapple well to prevent sogginess but retain juiciness.
  • Use room temperature eggs and other wet ingredients for better mixing.
  • Start checking for doneness 10 minutes before the timer ends to avoid overbaking.

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