Hawaiian Banana Bread is a delightful variation of traditional banana bread, often incorporating tropical flavors. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in pineapple and optional ingredients: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple. If you like, you can also add shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts for extra Hawaiian flair.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy: Once the bread is completely cooled, slice and enjoy your Hawaiian Banana Bread!
Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking, adding more tropical ingredients if desired. You can also experiment with different mix-ins like dried fruits or chocolate chips. Enjoy your tropical treat!
