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Hawaiian Banana Bread

Hawaiian Banana Bread
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Moist, flavorful Hawaiian Banana Bread with a tropical twist featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread offers a moist texture, island-inspired flavors, and a soft, fluffy crumb.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

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

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, and drain crushed pineapple well to avoid sogginess.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter or coconut oil with brown sugar until combined. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even blending and a light texture.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing. Fold in shredded coconut last to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness and softness.
  • Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy bread.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Start checking doneness at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Cool the bread completely before slicing to lock in moisture and prevent crumbling.

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