Hawaiian Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with tropical coconut and crunchy macadamia nuts, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Look for bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to overmix.
Flavor Enhancers
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts Toast briefly for enhanced flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Add in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt into the mixture, then mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in the coconut flakes and macadamia nuts until evenly dispersed.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can serve Hawaiian Banana Bread with a tropical fruit salad, Hawaiian coffee, or spread cream cheese on top for an indulgent twist.