Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease your loaf pan.

Step 3

Dry roast your macadamia nuts for a few minutes until slightly browned.

Step 4

Once they cool, chop them up. Set aside.

Step 5

Combine your dry ingredients - all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix and set aside.

Step 6

Combine your wet ingredients - eggs, vanilla extract, banana, and crushed pineapple with juice, and oil.

Step 7

Mix the wet ingredients well.

Step 8

Add your dry ingredients to the wet. Mix well, but don't overmix the batter.

Step 9

Add the chopped macadamia nuts and unsweetened coconut flakes.

Step 10

Fold the nuts and coconut into the batter. Again, do not overmix.

Step 11

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Into the oven for 55-65 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 12

Use a clean knife to make sure the banana bread is not sticky on the inside. Allow your banana bread to cool completely before cutting.