Description
Coconut pineapple banana bread showcases tropical flavors from Hawaii’s lush landscapes. Sweet, moist slices promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- 1 very ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) butter (softened)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a pristine baking environment for your tropical-inspired bread.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, employ an electric mixer to whip softened butter and sugar into a cloud-like, aerated consistency, creating the foundation for a luxurious texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a harmonious mixture, then gently fold in mashed banana and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Separately, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, creating a delicate dry ingredient blend. Gradually merge these with the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to preserve the bread’s tender crumb.
- Delicately incorporate shredded coconut, dispersing the tropical fragments throughout the batter to guarantee an even flavor profile.
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and carefully pour the batter, smoothing the surface for uniform baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the bread to bake for 60 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry, signaling the bread’s complete transformation.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming, creating a lighter and more tender bread texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent gluten overdevelopment, maintaining a soft and delicate crumb.
- Toast coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add extra depth to the bread’s overall taste profile.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions, keeping the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg