Banana Pineapple Coconut Loaf (Printable Version)
Soft banana loaf packed with pineapple, coconut, and nutty macadamia crunch in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or your favorite mild oil
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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, juice and all
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1 1/4 cups super ripe banana, smashed
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1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
→ Add-Ins
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1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
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1/2 cup dry roasted macadamia nuts, chopped up
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Once your loaf's baked, move it to a wire rack. Give it time to cool off fully before you start cutting so it stays nice and soft.
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Pour your batter in the greased loaf pan. Pop it on the middle oven rack and bake about 55 to 65 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a knife poked in the center comes out clean.
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Take your spatula and gently work in the chopped nuts and coconut flakes. Don’t stir too much, just enough so they show up everywhere in the batter.
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Add the bowl of dry stuff into the wet mix. Stir just until everything's together—stop as soon as it looks mixed so you don’t lose that soft bite.
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Whisk up the eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl. Then toss in the mashed banana, add all that pineapple (juice too), and pour in your oil. Stir it really well, get everything smooth.
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In a big bowl, toss together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well and set aside so you’re ready to go.
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Grab a skillet and dry-roast the macadamia pieces over medium heat. Toast them for a few minutes until they smell nutty and look golden, then cool and chop ‘em. Set aside till later.
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Set your oven to 177°C (350°F). Grease up a loaf pan using oil or some spray so nothing sticks.
# Additional Notes:
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Mixing too much after you bring wet and dry stuff together can make your bread tough, so take it easy!