Description
Hawaiian banana bread is a moist and delicious tropical treat that blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy coconut and crunchy macadamia nuts. This fluffy loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, evoking the essence of paradise in every bite. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it’s destined to impress family and friends at any gathering while filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in coconut oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg