Indulge in a tropical twist on a classic banana bread with this Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread recipe. With the perfect combination of ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and a hint of coconut, this bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's easy to make and will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and slicing to serve.
Interesting Facts
Adding shredded coconut to this banana bread recipe gives it a touch of the tropics and adds a delicious texture.
Using macadamia nuts instead of walnuts can elevate the flavor of this bread with a Hawaiian twist.