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Hawaiian Banana Bread

This Hawaiian Banana Bread is a tropical delight! Bursting with flavors from bananas, pineapple, and coconut, it's the perfect treat any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 3 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Very ripe bananas about 4 bananas
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple 8 ounces, drained
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons Flaked coconut for topping

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Method:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable oil or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, combine the beaten eggs, vegetable oil, mashed bananas, drained crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and coconut extract (if using). Mix well.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the flaked coconut.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flaked coconut on top.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze slices for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.