Tropical Quick Bread

Transport your taste buds to a sun-kissed island with this decadent Tropical Quick Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf packed with tropical bliss. Bursting with the natural sweetness of mashed banana and crushed pineapple, this easy-to-make bread is elevated with shredded coconut and optional macadamia nuts for a delightful crunch. Warm cinnamon undertones and a buttery richness make it irresistible, while the quick one-bowl preparation keeps things simple. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-day snack, this tropical-inspired bread bakes up in under an hour, filling your kitchen with an inviting, exotic aroma. Slice it warm or serve it as a part of your dessert spread for an effortless touch of paradise.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Salted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 cup Mashed ripe banana
• 0.5 cup Shredded unsweetened coconut
• 0.5 cup Chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, beat together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Add the mashed banana and crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.

Step 5

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded coconut and macadamia nuts, if using, until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your Tropical Quick Bread as a delightful treat or gift!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	991.6 grams (991.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3301

Total Fat 164.40g	211%
Saturated Fat 73.10g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 3389mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 433.10g	157%
Dietary Fiber 16.00g	57%
Total Sugars 231.30g
Protein 44.20g	88%

Vitamin D 138IU	691%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 946mg	20%

*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: 43.7%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 51.1%