Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple is moist and a tropical treat! This quick bread is full of coconut flakes, crushed pineapple & ripe bananas.
Y'all, this tastes like a little slice of Hawaii came to the Midwest...
A pineapple quick bread that is so easy it comes together in minutes, combined with chewy coconut and moist banana.
Families, your kids will go nuts for this! Or should I say, bananas???!?!?!
I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm not really a banana lover but I LOVE this coconut banana bread. Like, love it so much I hurry I've been known to take the last piece which is supposed to be against the mom code.
That's how much I like it.
Btw, did you know the Pioneer Woman doesn't like bananas either? I like to think we're besties that way. Right, Ree? I know you're following me...
There's basically a banana bread for every occasion. Coffee banana bread? Check.
Tropical banana bread? This is it. Banana Bread Overnight Oats? Yep!
Then, I couldn't decide what category to put pineapple bread into....breakfasts, desserts, snacks?
How about we just call it delicious???
How to make homemade Hawaiian Banana Bread
Like any quick bread, this recipe doesn't require rising time.
Basically, you combine the ingredients like instructed, bake and let the kitchen fill with tropical aromas.
Tip: If you want to get fancy you can sprinkle some extra shredded coconut on the top before baking.
I used unsweetened coconut flakes from Trader Joes and I'm sure other stores carry them too. The extra sweetness isn't necessary, but it's probably a bit easier to find sweetened coconut flakes. I know our local Aldi even carries coconut flakes! My point is, either one will work.
You can bake this in a normal, 9x6 loaf pan, or make banana bread into mini loaves (this pan is so cool!) and give as gifts. Heck, you can make these into Hawaiian Banana Bread pineapple muffins if you want!
Allow to cool, then eat. It's awesome on its own, but you could add butter or softened cream cheese to increase the awesome factor.
It's also a delicious addition to a packed cold lunch!
Tip: For another taste of the tropics try my slow cooker Hawaiian chicken.
What can I make with leftover crushed pineapple?
Have you ever made a recipe and you're left with half a can of food randomness? Yep, I get that.
Well, the first logical way to use crushed pineapple is, of course, to put it on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Everything is better with ice cream!
Or you could use it in crushed pineapple recipes like Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese or our family's legendary Orange Fluff Jello Salad.
You'll also love these easy bread recipes:
If you love coconut, be sure to try my Oatmeal Coconut Cookies, too!
Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 very ripe banana mashed
- 1 cup crushed pineapple do not drain
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and beat to incorporate.
- Stir in mashed banana and pineapple.
- In a separate, medium sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
- Stir in coconut flakes/shreds.
- Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan (9x5). Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Nutrition
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Darlene
Can you use self raising flour?
Deanne Frieders
I'm sure you can though I haven't tried it.
Heather Moody
I'm going to try this but substitute finely chopped apples for the coconut and part of the butter. I'm also substituting fresh pineapple for the canned.
Gerry-Lynn McLeod
What size can of crushed pineapple?
Gerry-Lynn McLeod
Sorry, re-read the recipe and see you only used 1 cup and not the whole can. Please disregard my first comment.
AnnetteF
This was a very easy recipe to put together. My family went on our first vacation to Maui earlier this year and really loved all the banana bread at the different roadside stops. Everyone loved it and we imagined ourselves back in Maui enjoying the little roadside snack again. Thank you for sharing!
Deanne Frieders
Awww, love this Annette! Glad you like it as much as we do!
Pamella
Thank You!!! I used fresh milled soft wheat and it came out PERFECT!!
Barbara
Can you use light brown sugar instead of white sugar
Deanne Frieders
I think it'd be okay with that.
Viki
Very good bread. I got lot of compliments
I had more bananas on hand so I used them all. It was about a 1/4 cup of extra bananas.
Karen
Made this today. Followed the recipe, but added vanilla extract and coconut extract. Delicious!!
Lisa
Not a fan of This recipe It’s very dry. I almost added sour cream, but decided to follow recipe big mistake on my part.
Paula diggle
It’s very good oNly the bottom got too brown and I baked it at right temperature and time what can I do.?
Deanne Frieders
Hi Paula, you can try baking it on an upper rack next time.
Anne
Use parchment paper in the bottom of the pan.
Edy
I love this recipe, I made it twice, it’s very moist. I used 1/2 cup of sugar since we don’t like it too sweet. I can’t wait to make this bread again.
Nancy Stell
Tasted good, but not worth the aggravation. I bought a used copy of Del Monte's cookbook so I knew I would get the "real deal"
Nancy Stell
I have cooked this recipe today. No matter what I did, I checked three times what I was doing was correct. I did kinda wonder at the amount of batter I had for only one pan. I filled my pan, yes it was the correct size. Put it in oven and 30 minutes later I took a peek. The batter had over flowed all over the small flat pan I put it on and generally made a huge mess. I followed the recipe to the letter and I cannot figure out how my batter was so huge, I probably had enough for another pan. I tasted some of it and it sure tastes good though it created a mess.
Sharon Lynn
This loaf was amazing, I have made it several times, it’s moist & not to sweet!
Deanne Frieders
So glad you love it as much as we do.
Laurel McIvor
Had some issues with the first one I made, not real flavorful and a little dry, with some tweaking the second try was excellent, added vanilla flavoring (going to try rum next time) one more egg, more banana, more pineapple and more coconut (I ran coconut thru a small food processor so bits would be smaller.]
Glenda Durrett
Have made this as a loaf several times - we love it! Question: How should I modify to make in muffin tins?
Deanne Frieders
Hi Glenda, I'm not sure how many muffins the recipe would make. I'd fill them about 2/3 full.
Mama T
I think Glenda meant baking time lol
DL
Love this recipe! Eliminated the coconut, added blueberries and only 1/2 cup of sugar. Baked it in a 9/13" glass dish lined with parchment. Served it as a coffee cake at Sunday morning brunch.
Connie Nordquist
I made it exactly like the recipe. It was okay. Could hardly taste the banana or pineapple. Also it’s dry. Don’t know what I did wrong 😑
Cindy
ok, I admit it, I'm pretty much a lurker, not commenting often on anything, but.... I HAD to comment on this freaking awesome cake!!!!! I did add chopped pecans and dates, just for a little texture, and I truly LOVE it. it's not too sweet and so flavorful and moist. Amazing!!! Thanks so much!!! 😊
Deanne Frieders
Hi Cindy, thanks for popping in! I'm so glad you liked it and the addition of dates and pecans sounds AMAZING! Glad to have you here 🙂
Margaret
Bread was very moist. Family loved it. Isn't super sweat like some breads. Glad I tried it will make it again.
Deanne Frieders
So glad you liked it Margaret! It's a favorite of ours for sure.
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Sean Higgins
I didn't have enough pineapple, so I made up the rest with passionfruit pulp without the pips. Let's see how it goes. Keeping with the Hawaiian theme.
Mary
I wanted to make muffins with your recipe. Do you know how long I should bake them @350?
June
This bread was terrible, had no taste much and you could not slice, would totally fall apart into crumbs. I would never make again.
Laury
Made this with my granddaughter she loved it it's a keeper
Deanne Frieders
Awesome, so glad!
Irma Nazario
Can you double the recipe and if so, how long do I bake it for?
Deanne Frieders
Hi Irma, I don't recommend doubling the recipe in the same pan.
DEBRA
we love this bread. very moist. My husband said it is the best he ever ate. I put glaze on it.
Deanne Frieders
Love that! And the glaze idea sounds perfect Debra!
Patrick D.
This recipe is a classic from the 1970s. It's Del Monte's Aloha Bread exact recipe. Delicious!
Deborah Charest
Can you double this and use a bundle pan.
Juvy
Can i use dessicated instead of shredded ine? Tnx
Melissa
I was today years old when I saw your fantastic recipe! I can't believe I've never added crushed pineapple and coconut to my banana bread! This recipe is super simple and yields the most delicious banana bread I've ever had! Moist, sweet but not overly sweet and absolutely a crowd pleaser! You have forever changed the way I made banana bread!
Rick
I tried your banana pineapple coconut bread. I wanted two pans so doubled the recipe. I used fresh pineapple that I shredded with a food processor. The results were tasty but the centers of both pans depressed in the middle. How can I prevent that from happening, and rising nicely like the picture of yours? I also used ghee instead of butter.
Deanne Frieders
Hi Rick, usually when that happens the bread is undercooked or the batter stood for a while before baking. I hope one of those ideas provides a solution for you!
Donna Easter
I made this last week and it was awesome! I am making it again right now to take to church tomorrow for coffee hour !
Raechel
I've made this recipe a couple times now and everyone loves it. I do add vanilla extract and white chocolate chips to mine. Makes it taste amazing.
Deanne Frieders
Sounds perfect!!
zak
thanks for sharing
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Ouida Wellington
I did try the banana bread it is delicious
jackie
can I three times it to make 3 loaves
Lynn
I am going to make this bread, I was just wondering can I double this recipe to make 2 9x5 Loaves and do I use sweet or unsweetened coconut?
Patricia lee
Made the Hawaii banana bread it was really good everyone loved it
Peg
I made the bread it was delicious, mine was a little crumbly, but it still tasted great, what to do, any suggestions for next t ime, thanks so much
Jen
@Peg, you might try weighing your flour instead of measuring in cups. I made this last night and measured out 240gm of AP flour and it turned out perfect. That might help?
Bridgette
yummy, I drained the pineapple and substituted the liquid with Baily's Colada Irish Cream
Deanne Frieders
That sounds heavenly, Bridgette!
Karen Mercer
I used one and a half medium-sized bananas. I also added maraschino cherries and pecans. It is baking now and smells delicious!
Deanne Frieders
Those sound like amazing additions, Karen! Enjoy 🙂
Kathy
This loaf is to die for! Thank-you for sharing this yummy recipe!!! 😊
Deanne Frieders
Thanks for the review, so glad you enjoyed it!
Cheryl
A very moist, tropical but mild, flavor. I’ve made it many times and every loaf has been excellent. I’ll be making mini loaves to give out at Christmas. My husband is celiac so I use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gf flour with no problem.
Jim
I made tha Hawaian bread, turn out great. Was wondering if you could put spiced rum into the batter to give it a little more flavoring ?
Deanne Frieders
I'm sure you could Jim!
Candee
I am just wondering how big your 1 banana was. We typically buy small to medium sized bananas. It would be easier if the measurement was given in cups. Any idea how much I would use? 2 of the sized bananas I buy would make about 1 cup. This sounds like a yummy recipe & I would like to try it soon!
Deanne Frieders
Hi Candee, about a cup sounds perfect.
Mary Wheeler
Loved the taste of this bread. The banana wasn’t too overwhelming, I did cut back the sugar to half a cup and it wasn’t missed. It’s a keeper !!
Samm B.
First time trying this recipe.
It's in the oven now, smells great!
Michelle
I tried this recipe and added some chocolate chips and blueberries. I absolutely loved the result. It’s going to be my new favorite.
Laurie Chevrette
Could I substitute oil for the butter?
Deanne Frieders
Yes, that should work just fine. Enjoy!
Sandra
Sounds great. I have a question about the flour. Do you use plain or self rising?
Deanne Frieders
Hi Sandra, use all-purpose (plain) flour. Enjoy!
Jola
I'll be making this again. I did make same minor changes ( 2 bananas, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup of loosely packed coconut and Splenda blend instead of straight sugar). Nice banana flavor and the pineapple and coconut flavors are very subtle. Might add nuts next time. Yummy!
Deanne Frieders
Sounds great Jola!
Jola
I'll be making this again. I did make same minor changes ( 2 bananas, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup of loosely packed coconut and Splenda blend instead of straight sugar). Nice banana flavor and the pineapple and coconut flavors are very subtle. Might add nuts next time. Yummy!
Julie
Can fresh pineapple be used instead of caned.
Deanne Frieders
Hi Julie, I'm not sure about the fresh pineapple. Sometimes the enzymes in pineapple can react differently in fresh vs. canned. If you try it I'd love to hear how it goes!
Peter
I added 1/2 tsp of Vanilla extract to the wet ingrediants. Made the bread much more flavorful! Like a trip to Tahiti!
Deanne Frieders
Sounds perfect, Peter!
Peter
I added 1/2 tsp of Vanilla extract to the wet ingrediants. Made the bread much more flavorful! Like a trip to Tahiti!
Jamie
Yum! I made two loaves of this and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Deanne Frieders
So glad you enjoyed it Jamie!! We make it all the time 🙂
Jamie
Yum! I made two loaves of this and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria
how much is 8oz, weight or cup? I have a 20 oz can, should I use a cup or weigh it?
Deanne Frieders
Great question Gloria! It's one cup - and I amended the recipe to reflect that. Enjoy!!
Marilyn Czech
I made this yesterday & found it delicious, moist & full of flavour.
Deanne Frieders
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it!
Marilyn Czech
I made this yesterday & found it delicious, moist & full of flavour.
carol
I have made this twice now...may be the best loaf i have ever made. going to try it in muffin size today! Excellent combination and very moist. Thankyou
Deanne Frieders
Thank you, Carol! I think muffin size is a great idea!
carol
I have made this twice now...may be the best loaf i have ever made. going to try it in muffin size today! Excellent combination and very moist. Thankyou
Catherine maxey
Great recipe. I didn't have crushed pineapple so a chopped up canned Chunk pineapple into small pieces like I was making a smoothie but stopped short of pure. Used 3\4 cup. That worked just fine. I omitted the coconut but added 1\2 Tsp coconut extract. Used 1\2 cup (2oz by weight) of ground up cinnamon sugar shredded wheat to prove the chewey texture of coconut. I have a friend who doesn't like coconut texture. Rduced baking time in my oven was only 45 minutes. Also used 4T butter 4Tablespoons applesauce to cut some calories. Sprinkled sanding sugar on top. Great recipe.
Kim Hampton
@Catherine maxey, I love using applesauce to replace oil in breads like this, it especially works well when using fresh pineapple.
Catherine maxey
I substituted 12 cup crushed shredded wheat cereal for the coconut and added 12 Tsp coconut extract
Maureen
Can you make this without the coconut?
Catherine maxey
I substituted 1\2 cup crushed shredded wheat cereal for the coconut and added 1\2 Tsp coconut extract
Suzy
This was not bad but I was expecting more flavor. I really didn't notice the pineapple or coconut taste (yes I used the whole can with the juice and I packed the coconut). Mostly banana flavored, but because you only use 1, it wasn't even very banana flavored. It was very moist. Just wish it would have more of the extra flavors.
Samm B.
I used 2 medium sized bananas. I didn't have crushed pineapple, only chunks. Ran them through the food processor. More like puree than crushed but it's fine.
Deanne Frieders
Sounds good, Samm!
Suzy
This was not bad but I was expecting more flavor. I really didn't notice the pineapple or coconut taste (yes I used the whole can with the juice and I packed the coconut). Mostly banana flavored, but because you only use 1, it wasn't even very banana flavored. It was very moist. Just wish it would have more of the extra flavors.
Sherry
My fav!!! I make this at least once a week!!!
Helen
If you add more then one bananas do you double the receipe?
Deanne Frieders
I think you could add one extra banana without altering the recipe, Helen. If you try it, let me know what you think!
William H Wilson
I don't think you have to.... but the banana flavor will be very strong with two bananas.
Myrna Rodriguez
Followed recipe, but my bread turned out very dry. Any suggestions?
Deanne Frieders
Hmmm, it's usually a very moist break, Myrna. Did you include the pineapple juice along with the pineapple?
Peg
This is a perfect bread for Easter Sprinkled a bit of extra cocunt on the top when I put it in to bake and it toasted perfectly.....Love it, woould not change a thing...Thank you
Deanne Frieders
I agree, it sounds perfect for Easter!
Tammy Pettigrew
I am currently away from home, but look forward to trying your recipe when I get there. My grandmother always had tasty pecans in her banana bread, but your recipe makes me wonder about adding chopped macadamia nuts. Any thoughts? .
Kathy
I make a Banana Bread, that I call Tropical Banana Bread. I put mango diced up, angel flake coconut, Extra creamy Reddi-Whip to the banana bread recipe. I bake it in 350 F oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes. There are so many different varieties of Banana Bread recipes. I just tried this once to see how it would turn out, it turned out really delicious. I never measure anything, so can't tell you how much of what I put it the bread.
Deanne Frieders
Yum!
Lori
I'd like to try another flour to accommodate gluten-free need. Do you have a recommendation, please?
Deanne Frieders
Hi Lori, I'm not sure. If you use a gluten free 1:1 blend that may work, but I'm not certain.
Sherry
My fav!!! I make this at least once a week!!!
Mary
Anyway to substitute the suger in this recipe? It sounds wonderful but am really trying hard to avoid the suger as much as possible! Thank you!
Deanne Frieders
Hi Mary, I haven't played around with a sugar substitute, but one way to keep the sugar in check is to make sure you use unsweetened coconut.
Aleshia
I used honey as I can’t do real sugar. Delicious !
Rachel
Aleshia how much honey did you use instead of sugar and did you have to tweak the recipe any other way?
Lauren Vanderlaan
I just whipped it up with Allulose. I’ll let you know how it turned out! It’s still baking.
Deanne Frieders
How did it turn out, Lauren?
Samantha
Have you tried Monk Fruit sweetner? It measures the same as sugar and tastes true to sugar as well. It is what a lot of people are using for their Keto diets right now!!
Cynthia
can I freeze it? what do you do once out of the freezer
karen
@Mary, We used sugar substitute, one cup and it was great!!
Emily
Great recipe. You were right, the kids loved it. New go-to quick bread. Thanks for posting.
Sara Welch
Gave this a try and it is quickly becoming a family favorite! I usually make banana bread, but this will take front seat from now on!
Amy
This bread sounds delicious! I would have never thought about adding pineapple.
Chris Collins
This truly looks like the ultimate banana bread! Can't wait to try the recipe 🙂
Lynn
I'm going to make this in my huge muffin tin with liners....sounds delicious.
Deanne Frieders
Awesome! hope you love it as much as we do!
Kim
How long did you bake the Banana bread with pineapple & coconut for and what temperature?
Jeannine
@Kim,
It’s says 350 for 1 hour
Tara
I don't know why I've never added pineapple and coconut to my banana bread before. So good!
Emily
Great recipe. You were right, the kids loved it. New go-to quick bread. Thanks for posting.
Sara Welch
Gave this a try and it is quickly becoming a family favorite! I usually make banana bread, but this will take front seat from now on!
Amy
This bread sounds delicious! I would have never thought about adding pineapple.
Chris Collins
This truly looks like the ultimate banana bread! Can't wait to try the recipe 🙂
Tara
I don't know why I've never added pineapple and coconut to my banana bread before. So good!