HAWAIIAN BANANA BREAD: TROPICAL PARADISE IN A LOAF

Hawaiian Banana Bread: Tropical Paradise in a Loaf

Key Info:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 10-12 slices

Difficulty: Easy

Diet: Vegetarian

Equipment Needed:

• 9×5 inch loaf pan
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring tools
• Cooling rack
• Toothpick/cake tester

Ingredients:

• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy – about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
4. Mix in mashed banana and undrained pineapple.
5. In separate bowl, sift dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. DO NOT OVERMIX.
7. Gently fold in shredded coconut.
8. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Smooth top.
9. Bake 55-70 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through.
10. Check doneness: Toothpick should come out clean.
11. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Pro Tips:

• Use VERY ripe bananas for maximum flavor
• Don’t overmix – it creates dense bread
• Check early to prevent overbaking

Storage:

• Room temperature: 3 days
• Refrigerated: 1 week
• Frozen: 3 months

Variations:

• Vegan: Use flax eggs
• Gluten-free: Swap flour
• Add chocolate chips
• Sprinkle macadamia nuts

Common Mistakes:

• Using underripe bananas
• Overmixing batter
• Not checking doneness early
• Forgetting to drain pineapple

Nutrition Highlight:

Packed with potassium, fiber, and tropical flavors. A guilt-free treat that transports you to Hawaiian beaches with every bite!

Serving Suggestion:

Best enjoyed slightly warm with a cup of Kona coffee. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack.

Cooking Science:

The pineapple adds moisture while breaking down proteins, creating an incredibly tender crumb. Coconut provides texture and authentic island flavor.