Delicious Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread Recipe with a Tropical Twist

This delightful Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread recipe adds a tropical twist to the classic banana bread with the addition of coconut flakes and macadamia nuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is moist, flavorful, and full of tropical goodness.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
3. Add the melted butter and mix well.
4. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
5. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts.
8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve the Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread with a sprinkle of extra shredded coconut and macadamia nuts.

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