Description
A delicious tropical banana bread infused with juicy pineapple and shredded coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (not drained)
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease an 8″x4″ loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vegetable oil, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Using super ripe bananas enhances sweetness. Serve with cream cheese for an indulgent touch.
