Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread – A Taste of Hawaii

Moist • Tropical • Bakery-Style

Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 55–60 min
Servings: 8–10 slices
Difficulty: Easy

This tropical banana bread is ultra-moist with sweet pineapple, fragrant coconut, and ripe bananas—like a mini Hawaiian getaway in every bite.

 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1¼ cups)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
• ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Tropical Add-Ins

• ¾ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
• ½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

Optional Upgrades

• ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts
• 2 tbsp coconut cream (extra moisture)
• Lime zest from ½ lime (bright tropical note)

 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & prep

Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment.

2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Cinnamon

Set aside.

3️⃣ Mix wet ingredients

In a large bowl:

• Mash bananas until smooth
• Whisk in sugar
• Add melted coconut oil/butter
• Beat in eggs one at a time
• Stir in vanilla

4️⃣ Fold in tropical flavors

Gently mix in:

• Drained crushed pineapple
• Shredded coconut
• Optional nuts, coconut cream, or lime zest

5️⃣ Combine

Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
Fold just until combined—do not overmix.

6️⃣ Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 55–60 minutes, until:

• Top is golden
• Toothpick comes out mostly clean

If top browns early, tent loosely with foil.

7️⃣ Cool & slice

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Slice once fully cooled for clean cuts.

 Pro Tips for Perfect Banana Bread

• Overripe bananas = sweeter & moister bread
• Drain pineapple extremely well to avoid sogginess
• Coconut oil enhances tropical aroma
• Rest overnight for even better flavor

 Variations

• Vegan: Replace eggs with 2 flax eggs
• Gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour
• Lower sugar: Reduce sugar to ½ cup
• Dessert style: Add cream cheese swirl

 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)

• Calories: ~240–270
• Moisture-rich, satisfying
• Contains natural fruit sugars

 Nut Information

• Nut-free unless nuts are added
• Coconut is technically a drupe, not a tree nut (check allergies)

 Q & A

Q: Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes—finely chop and drain very well.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Absolutely. Wrap slices individually; freeze up to 3 months.

Q: Why is my bread dense?
Likely overmixing or too much moisture from pineapple.

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