Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Bread
You'll love this moist and tender Pineapple Banana Bread, a tropical twist on the classic baked good!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained (1 can)
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two loaf pans or with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.3 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar
- In another medium bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, pineapple, and banana.3 eggs, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained, 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- Add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir just until combined. Divide the batter between the prepared baking pans.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 5 to 10 minutes before removing to continue cooling on a wire rack.
Notes
- The best bananas for banana bread are very ripe with lots of brown spots. They are sweeter and will add more flavor and moisture to your banana bread.
- Don't overmix. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough texture.
- To create a more tender texture, you can add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk to the batter.
- If desired, add chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), dried cranberries, or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Once cooled, wrap the banana bread in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
