Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Moist tropical loaf combining sweet pineapple, coconut, and ripe bananas for a tender, flavorful breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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 three tropical fruits creates moisture that keeps this bread fresh for days
  • It is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas nobody wants to eat plain
02 -
  • Overmixing once you add the flour is the number one way to ruin banana bread, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the bread cool completely before slicing is torture but necessary or the steam escapes and you lose all that moisture
03 -
  • Use pineapple packed in juice rather than heavy syrup to keep the sweetness balanced
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the batter for more even rising

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