Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hummingbird Banana Pineapple Bread, a quick and easy recipe that combines ripe bananas and crushed pineapple to create a moist, tropical treat. This delicious bread is perfect for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or even dessert. With aromatic spices and optional crunchy toppings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Simple enough for beginners and satisfying for seasoned bakers, this recipe allows for customization with nuts or coconut. Bake it at the start of your week for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts or share it during brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or shredded coconut if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg