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Coconut & Macadamia Nuts Recipe

Coconut & Macadamia Nuts Recipe

4.9 from 29 reviews

This Hawaiian Banana Bread recipe is a tropical delight with the flavors of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups ripe bananas
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp organic sunflower oil

Add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, dry roasted & chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your loaf pan.
  2. Dry roast your macadamia nuts for a few minutes until slightly browned. Once cooled, chop them up and set aside.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix and set aside.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: eggs, vanilla extract, bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and oil. Mix well.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Mix well, avoiding overmixing the batter.
  6. Add macadamia nuts and coconut flakes: Fold into the batter gently without overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes.
  8. Check doneness: Insert a clean knife to ensure the bread is cooked through. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

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Keywords: Hawaiian Banana Bread, Pineapple Coconut Bread, Macadamia Nut Bread