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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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.