Island Style Banana Bread
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this luscious Island Style Banana Bread, a delightful twist on the classic recipe. Bursting with island-inspired flavors, this moist and fragrant bread combines ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and creamy coconut milk for a truly tropical escape. Enhanced by hints of warm cinnamon and optional mix-ins like shredded coconut or macadamia nuts, each slice delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast indulgence or a midday snack, this recipe is easy to make in just 15 minutes of prep time and results in a golden loaf that bakes up beautifully in under an hour. Perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a sunny twist. Keywords: tropical banana bread, coconut banana bread, pineapple banana bread recipe, island-inspired snacks, easy banana bread recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts, such as macadamia or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
Melt the unsalted butter, then add it to the banana mixture. Mix well.
Beat the eggs lightly in a separate bowl, then add to the mixing bowl along with the vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and coconut milk. Stir until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
If you're using shredded coconut or chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Island Style Banana Bread as a breakfast treat or a tropical-inspired snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 184.4 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1711 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.2 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.0 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3037 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
