Description
Make Easy Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread is a delightful tropical treat that blends the sweetness of ripe bananas, juicy pineapple chunks, and shredded coconut. Each slice offers a taste of paradise, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy evening snack. This easy recipe is ideal for bakers of any level, delivering a moist loaf with a golden crust that invites smiles at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced) or 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Fold in the diced pineapple and coconut flakes gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and vanilla extract with the banana-pineapple mixture until blended.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg