Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread (Print View)
A tropical twist on classic banana bread featuring moist banana, sweet pineapple, and shredded coconut for a flavorful tender loaf.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-Ins
12 - 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
13 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, eggs, melted butter, sugar, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in the shredded coconut and nuts (if using), being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sweet pineapple and toasty coconut creates this incredible tropical brightness in every bite
- It stays moist for days thanks to the yogurt and those mashed bananas working overtime
02 -
- I learned the hard way that squeezing every last drop of liquid from the pineapple is non negotiable
- Check your bread at 55 minutes, coconut sugar makes it brown faster and you don't want to dry it out
03 -
- Sprinkle extra coconut on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a gorgeous toasted crust
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from solidifying into tiny lumps