Tropical Pineapple Banana Bread – A Sweet Escape in Every Bite
Try this Tropical Pineapple Banana Bread recipe for a sweet, moist, and tropical twist on a classic favorite
Ingredients
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- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1very ripe banana, mashed
- 1(20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- 1/4 cupsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs: Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Mix in fruit: Stir in the mashed banana and crushed pineapple (with juice) until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before removing. Slice and serve plain, with butter, or as a dessert.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Nutrition: Approximate values per serving
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: ~260 per slice
- This moist and flavorful banana bread brings tropical vibes with crushed pineapple and sweet coconut. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!