Description
Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your table. This moist, flavorful bread combines ripe bananas, sweet pineapple, and rich coconut for a blissful treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With its golden crust and inviting aroma, this recipe is not only easy to make but also offers a unique twist on traditional banana bread. Each slice transports you to a sun-soaked beach paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the drained crushed pineapple, melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Overripe bananas yield better sweetness and moisture.