Banana Hawaiian bread is a sweet, soft bread that combines the flavors of bananas with tropical ingredients, often including coconut and pineapple. It typically has a rich, moist texture and is slightly sweeter than regular banana bread. The recipe usually involves mashed bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and sometimes shredded coconut or crushed pineapple. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and it can be enjoyed on its own or with butter.
Here’s a simple recipe for Banana Hawaiian Bread:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or macadamia nuts)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If you’re adding nuts, fold them in at this stage.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
You can definitely add chocolate chips to the Banana Hawaiian Bread! Just fold in about 1/2 to 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter along with the nuts, if you’re using them. The chocolate will add a delicious sweetness that pairs well with the banana and tropical flavors.
Enjoy your delicious Banana Hawaiian Bread! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance!