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Hawaiian Banana Bread Recipe

Hawaiian Banana Bread Recipe
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Delight in the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian Banana Bread recipe that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, the tang of crushed pineapple, and the crunch of coconut and macadamia nuts.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, pineapple, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  5. Add Coconut and Nuts: Gently fold in coconut and macadamia nuts.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with butter or honey.
  8. Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or in the fridge for a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months!

Notes

  • This banana bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • For added crunch, toast the slices before serving.

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