Tropical Quick Bread

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Transport your taste buds to a sun-kissed island with this decadent Tropical Quick Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf packed with tropical bliss. Bursting with the natural sweetness of mashed banana and crushed pineapple, this easy-to-make bread is elevated with shredded coconut and optional macadamia nuts for a delightful crunch. Warm cinnamon undertones and a buttery richness make it irresistible, while the quick one-bowl preparation keeps things simple. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-day snack, this tropical-inspired bread bakes up in under an hour, filling your kitchen with an inviting, exotic aroma. Slice it warm or serve it as a part of your dessert spread for an effortless touch of paradise.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 50 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Salted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 cup Mashed ripe banana
• 0.5 cup Shredded unsweetened coconut
• 0.5 cup Chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

3. In a medium bowl, beat together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Add the mashed banana and crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.

5. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.

6. Fold in the shredded coconut and macadamia nuts, if using, until evenly distributed in the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

10. Enjoy your Tropical Quick Bread as a delightful treat or gift!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (157.6g)

Calories		475
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.5 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	12.1 g	61%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		79 mg	26%
Sodium		417 mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate		62.4 g	23%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	14%
	Total Sugars	33.1 g
Protein		6.3 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		30 mg	2%
Iron		1.9 mg	11%
Potassium		234 mg	5%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1686 cal (43.4%%)

Protein: 202 cal (5.2%%)

Carbs: 1996 cal (51.4%%)