How to Make Tropical Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, few things are as comforting and delicious as a classic banana bread. But what if you could take this beloved treat to the next level with the addition of tropical flavors? That's exactly what you'll get with this recipe for Tropical Banana Bread. With the addition of coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts, this bread is a delightful twist on the traditional favorite.

One of the things that makes this recipe so special is the combination of tropical ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; whisk well to combine. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until combined. Fold in bananas, pineapple, and coconut; stir until just blended. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 189mg