Island Style Banana Bread

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this luscious Island Style Banana Bread, a delightful twist on the classic recipe. Bursting with island-inspired flavors, this moist and fragrant bread combines ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and creamy coconut milk for a truly tropical escape. Enhanced by hints of warm cinnamon and optional mix-ins like shredded coconut or macadamia nuts, each slice delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast indulgence or a midday snack, this recipe is easy to make in just 15 minutes of prep time and results in a golden loaf that bakes up beautifully in under an hour. Perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a sunny twist. Keywords: tropical banana bread, coconut banana bread, pineapple banana bread recipe, island-inspired snacks, easy banana bread recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.25 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts, such as macadamia or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter, then add it to the banana mixture. Mix well.

Step 4

Beat the eggs lightly in a separate bowl, then add to the mixing bowl along with the vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and coconut milk. Stir until fully combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 7

If you're using shredded coconut or chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter with a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Island Style Banana Bread as a breakfast treat or a tropical-inspired snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1371.1 grams (1371.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3837

Total Fat 184.40g	236%
Saturated Fat 109.20g	546%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 1711mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 526.20g	191%
Dietary Fiber 44.00g	157%
Total Sugars 265.90g
Protein 55.60g	111%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 255mg	20%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 3037mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 52.8%