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Pineapple Banana Bread

A moist, fruit-filled quick bread that combines ripe bananas, well-drained crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut for a tender crumb and rich flavor. A light scattering of coarse sugar on top creates an appealing sweet finish.
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Course: Bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pineapple Banana Bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can 20 ounces crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and allowed to cool
  • 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas from about 3 to 4 medium bananas
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • Coarse sugar for topping if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 10 x 5 x 3 1/2-inch loaf pan, then set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and freshly grated nutmeg until evenly blended.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla extract. Add the mashed bananas and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined, taking care not to overmix. Add the melted butter and stir until incorporated. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread the surface evenly. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar, if using.
  • Bake until the loaf is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing and slicing.

Notes

Greasing the loaf pan thoroughly helps ensure the bread releases cleanly after baking.
Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can produce a heavier loaf.
Allowing the bread to cool before slicing helps preserve its texture and makes cutting easier.