Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 cups oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until blended.
Fold in the crushed pineapple and mashed bananas, and add shredded coconut if desired.
Divide the batter between the loaf pans.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice up this luscious Hawaiian Banana Bread and immerse yourself in its tropical essence. The moist texture, combined with the sweet banana flavor and hints of pineapple and coconut, transports you directly to the idyllic shores of Hawaii. Enjoy this bread as a delightful breakfast or snack, and for a full island experience, pair it with your favorite tropical sides.
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