Heavenly Hawaiian Banana Bread 🍌🌴✨
"Lord…the house smelled amazinggg while this baked, I could hardly wait until it cooled. The aroma alone will make this a household favorite!"
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for a cozy touch)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients