Description
Banana Pineapple Bread with Nuts is a tropical twist on traditional banana bread, combining ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and crunchy nuts to create a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid dense bread.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add ½ cup of shredded coconut.
- Enhance the bread with spices by adding 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
- For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg and use non-dairy butter.
- For a fruity twist, add ½ cup of dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dried apricots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
