Description
Moist and flavorful coconut macadamia banana bread packed with ripe bananas, crunchy macadamia nuts, and tropical coconut in every bite.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas, mashed
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut
- Macadamia nuts, chopped
- Milk or coconut milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- 4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- 5. Stir in milk or coconut milk.
- 6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- 7. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts.
- 8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 9. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10. Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Lightly toast macadamia nuts for extra crunch.
- Bread can be wrapped tightly and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: coconut banana bread, macadamia banana bread, tropical banana bread