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Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

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If you’re searching for a tropical escape right in your kitchen, this Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is the perfect solution! This delightful loaf combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with juicy pineapple, chewy coconut flakes, and crunchy macadamia nuts, creating a moist and flavorful treat that your family will love. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is easy to make and stays fresh for days. Whether you serve it warm or toasted with a drizzle of honey, each bite transports you to an island paradise.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted & chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Dry roast macadamia nuts in a pan until slightly browned.
  3. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and sunflower oil.
  5. Gently blend the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in roasted macadamia nuts and coconut flakes without overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool in the pan before slicing.

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