This Hawaiian-inspired banana bread is a tropical delight, blending the sweetness of ripe bananas with the juicy tang of crushed pineapple, the rich flavor of macadamia nuts, and the chewy texture of coconut flakes. It's a moist, flavorful loaf that brings a taste of the islands to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this bread is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose white flour
  
  

• ½ cup sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1¼ cups ripe bananas, mashed
  
  

• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  
  

• ½ cup + 1 tablespoon organic sunflower oil (or any tasteless oil)
  
  

Add-ins:

• ½ cup macadamia nuts, dry roasted and chopped
  
  

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8.5-inch loaf pan (9-inch or 10-inch pans work too).
   
   

2. Roast and Chop Nuts: Dry roast the macadamia nuts in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until slightly browned. Once cooled, chop them up and set aside.
   
   

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
   
   

4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and oil until well combined.
   
   

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender loaf.
   
   

6. Add Nuts and Coconut: Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and unsweetened coconut flakes into the batter.
   
   

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a clean knife inserted into the center comes out without batter sticking.
   
   

8. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):

• Calories: 280 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35g
  
  

• Protein: 5g
  
  

• Fat: 14g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 4g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 40mg
  
  

• Sodium: 180mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugar: 18g