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Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

A delicious twist on traditional banana bread, infused with coconut and pineapple flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup sweetened shredded coconut plus 1 tbsp for topping

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • toothpick

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple. Mix well.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut, reserving 1 tablespoon for topping.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle remaining coconut on top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13g

Notes

For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or spices like nutmeg or cinnamon.

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