Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

 A tropical twist on classic banana bread! With the sweetness of bananas, tangy pineapple, and a hint of coconut, this moist and flavorful loaf will transport you straight to paradise! 

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

2 ripe bananas, mashed 

2 large eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup canned pineapple, drained and chopped 

½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) 

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
 Duration: 5 minutes

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
 Duration: 3 minutes

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 Duration: 5 minutes

Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and combined.
 Duration: 3 minutes

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream (or yogurt), and mix until just combined.
 Duration: 4 minutes

Fold in the chopped pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
 Duration: 2 minutes

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
 Duration: 2 minutes

Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
 Baking Time: 70 minutes

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
 Cooling Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 70 minutes | Cooling Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 slices