Ingredients
– ½ cup softened butter
– 1 cup sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 very ripe banana, mashed
– 1 cup crushed pineapple (do not drain)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ cup coconut flakes or shreds
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2-In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy.
3-Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the mashed banana and crushed pineapple, including its juice.
4-In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5-Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently to combine.
6-Fold in the coconut flakes or shreds to add that tropical touch.
7-Pour the batter into the prepared pan and, if you like, sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for added texture.
8-Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9-Let the bread cool before slicing this step helps it set and makes serving easier.
Last Step:
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⏱ This recipe requires no rising time and comes together quickly.
🥥 Sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes can be used based on preference.
🍰 For variety, bake in mini loaf pans or muffins, or add vanilla or coconut extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg