Description
Tropical paradise banana bread delivers an island-inspired twist on classic comfort. Moist, flavorful slices packed with coconut and pineapple transport you to a beachside retreat with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
Dairy and Fat:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring an even temperature for baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and light.
- Incorporate eggs into the mixture, blending gently to maintain a consistent texture.
- Fold in mashed banana and pineapple, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Separately whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly to prevent lumps.
- Gently fold shredded coconut into the batter, ensuring even dispersal of the tropical ingredient.
- Coat a loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan to set the structure.
- Carefully remove from pan, slice, and serve – optionally accompanied by butter or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor intensity.
- Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the bread soggy or dense.
- Lightly toast coconut flakes before adding to the batter for a richer, nuttier flavor profile and enhanced crunch.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend and use plant-based butter and egg substitutes for vegan and gluten-sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg