Tropical Swirlin Spice Banana Nut Bread
Dive into a slice of paradise with this Tropical Swirlin’ Spice Banana Nut Bread, an irresistible twist on a classic loaf. Bursting with tropical flavors from ripe bananas and sweet crushed pineapple, this recipe marries the comforting warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with a rich, nutty crunch of chopped walnuts. A delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl weaves through the tender crumb, creating a visually stunning marbled effect while adding a caramelized spice kick in every bite. Perfectly moist and fragrant, this banana bread is easy to whip up in under an hour and is ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or even dessert. Serve it warm, and let the tropical aromas transport you to a sunny getaway! Keywords: banana nut bread, tropical flavors, cinnamon swirl banana bread, pineapple banana bread recipe, moist banana bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for swirl)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently stir in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (for the swirl).
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices slightly warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 167.3 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.8 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.5 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*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.
