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Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

Tropical Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread for Blissful Mornings

This Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread is a delightful blend of tropical flavors, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Butter Alternatively, use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option
  • 2 medium Ripe Banana The riper the better for flavor
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (undrained) Can substitute with fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free option, use almond flour or gluten-free blend
Leavening Agents
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
Flavor Enhancers
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Omit for low-sodium version
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Sweetened or unsweetened variants work

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, then fold in 2 mashed ripe bananas and 1 cup of crushed pineapple.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid over-mixing the batter.

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