Description
Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread delivers tropical comfort straight from your kitchen, blending sweet fruit with tender crumb for a delightful treat that makes your taste buds dance with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup crushed pineapple
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Grab two ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly in a mixing bowl until they become a smooth, creamy consistency.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Whisk the dry ingredients until evenly mixed.
- Add ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, ½ cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ¼ cup coconut milk to the mashed bananas. Stir until the mixture looks completely smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold ½ cup drained crushed pineapple and ½ cup shredded coconut into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined, avoiding overmixing which can make your bread tough.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the loaf pan in the center rack and bake for 50-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use super ripe, soft bananas for the deepest natural sweetness and most tender bread texture.
- Toast the shredded coconut before adding to enhance its nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Check the bread at 45 minutes to prevent over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary slightly.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for the same delicious result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg