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Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

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Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts is a tropical delight that transforms an everyday loaf into a flavor-packed experience. This moist and scrumptious banana bread features the sweetness of ripe bananas, the tanginess of crushed pineapple, and the crunch of macadamia nuts, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying at home, this recipe brings a slice of paradise to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose 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 (or any neutral oil)
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (dry roasted)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Dry roast macadamia nuts in a skillet for a few minutes until slightly browned; chop and set aside.
  3. In one bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and sunflower oil.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; fold in macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
  5. Pour batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

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