Hawaiian Banana Bread

Health score
1%
Hawaiian Banana Bread
210 min.
48
90kcal

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Welcome to a tropical delight that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Hawaii! Our Hawaiian Banana Bread is not just any ordinary banana bread; it’s a luscious blend of ripe bananas, rich macadamia nuts, and sweet flaked coconut that creates a symphony of flavors in every bite. Perfect for morning meals, brunch gatherings, or as a delightful dessert, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just 210 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious treat for up to 48 servings, making it an ideal choice for parties or family get-togethers. Each slice is a mere 90 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of buttery goodness and the natural sweetness of bananas makes this bread incredibly moist and flavorful.

Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, Hawaiian Banana Bread is versatile enough to suit any occasion. The addition of macadamia nuts adds a delightful crunch, while the coconut brings a hint of the tropics to your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a loaf (or two) of this irresistible Hawaiian treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups banana ripe mashed (3 to 4 medium)
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 3.5 ounces macadamia nuts toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup coconut flakes flaked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to lowest position.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F . Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  3. Stir together sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended.
  4. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts and coconut.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
  7. Bake Mini-Loaves: Grease bottoms only of 10 miniature loaf pans, 4 1/2x2 3/4x1 1/4 inches. Divide batter among pans (about 1/2 cup each).
  8. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. 10 mini-loaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories90kcal
Protein5.55%
Fat42.89%
Carbs51.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.02
Glycemic Load
7.8
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0860869714423%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:90.02kcal
4.5%
Fat:4.39g
6.76%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.94%
Carbohydrates:11.89g
3.96%
Net Carbohydrates:11.27g
4.1%
Sugar:6.09g
6.76%
Cholesterol:7.09mg
2.37%
Sodium:99.44mg
4.32%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:1.28g
2.56%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.39%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.33%
Selenium:3.18µg
4.54%
Folate:14.17µg
3.54%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.2%
Iron:0.46mg
2.53%
Fiber:0.62g
2.48%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.38%
Vitamin A:101.61IU
2.03%
Phosphorus:20.08mg
2.01%
Copper:0.04mg
1.91%
Magnesium:6.73mg
1.68%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.63%
Potassium:43.3mg
1.24%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.07%