Hawaiian Banana Bread

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

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Indulge in the tropical delight of Hawaiian Banana Bread, a scrumptious treat that brings the flavors of the islands right to your kitchen! Perfect for any morning meal, brunch, or even as a delightful dessert, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With its moist texture and rich taste, each slice is a heavenly combination of ripe bananas, creamy butter, and the unique crunch of toasted macadamia nuts.

What sets this banana bread apart is the addition of flaked coconut, which adds a subtle sweetness and a hint of tropical flair. The balance of flavors is further enhanced by the warm notes of vanilla and the slight tang of buttermilk, making every bite a delightful experience. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh out of the oven or savoring it days later, this banana bread remains irresistibly delicious.

With a generous yield of 48 servings, it’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply to have on hand for those busy mornings. Plus, it’s easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps and common kitchen equipment. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a loaf (or two) of this delightful Hawaiian Banana Bread that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to lowest position.
  2. Heat oven to 350F . 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. To
  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%