Hawaiian Banana Bread Island Taste (Print Version)

Moist, tropical bread with bananas, pineapple, and macadamia nuts that transports your taste buds to Hawaiian paradise.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
10 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
04 - Add mashed bananas and drained crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Slice and serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just over an hour with minimal hands on time
  • Uses simple ingredients that create extraordinary tropical flavor
  • Perfect make ahead breakfast or snack that stays moist for days
  • Freezes beautifully for whenever a tropical craving hits
02 -
  • Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil
  • Contains over 25 percent of your daily potassium thanks to the bananas and pineapple
  • Makes incredible French toast when sliced thick and dipped in egg mixture
03 -
  • Measure flour by spooning it into measuring cups and leveling off with a knife instead of scooping directly from the bag for perfect texture
  • Toast macadamia nuts in a dry skillet for 5 minutes before adding to intensify their flavor and crunch
  • Use the ripest bananas possible even completely black ones work beautifully in this recipe
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