Description
Indulge in a tropical escape with this easy Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread that combines the sweet, rich flavors of ripe bananas, coconut, and pineapple. Perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack, each slice is moist and bursting with sunshine. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this banana bread will transport you straight to paradise with its inviting aroma and tantalizing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter, beaten egg, both sugars, vanilla extract, and drained pineapple until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg