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A slice of Hawaiian banana bread on a white plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Banana Bread

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Bread and Quick Breads
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 overripe banana
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Add-Ins

  • ½ cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 8 ounces candied pineapple, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease an 8½ x 4½ loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
    1½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 overripe banana, ¼ cup pineapple juice, ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and using a rubber spatula, mix until combined, but don't overmix.
  • Add the chopped macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, and chopped candied pineapple. Fold these ingredients into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
    ½ cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped, ½ cup shredded coconut, 8 ounces candied pineapple, finely chopped
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and place it into the preheated oven. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a clean knife around the edge of the pan. Invert the bread onto a cooling rack and cool completely. Store on a plate covered with foil for up to four days.

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