Banana Bread

Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread

Millie Pham

This Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread is like a tropical vacation in every bite! It’s soft, moist, and packed with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and sweet coconut for the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this banana bread is always a good idea.

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What You’ll Need

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut milk

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a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of baking powder, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of crushed pineapple, a small plate of shredded coconut, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of vanilla extract, and a small plate of coconut milk. Each ingredient is stored in a jar or placed on a small plate with no labels.

Pro Tips

  1. Use ripe bananas—the riper, the sweeter!
  2. Drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  3. Toast the coconut for extra flavor before adding it in.
  4. Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined for the best texture.
  5. Let it cool before slicing for clean, even pieces.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with mashed bananas, slightly chunky with a creamy texture

    Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

    a mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together

      Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

      In the mashed bananas, add brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Stir until smooth.

      a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cracked eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and coconut milk being whisked together into a smooth batter

        Step 4: Fold in the Pineapple & Coconut

        Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.

        a mixing bowl with banana bread batter, with shredded coconut and crushed pineapple being folded in with a spatula

          Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

          Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

          a spatula folding the flour mixture into the banana batter, creating a thick, slightly lumpy texture

            Step 6: Transfer to Loaf Pan

            Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and spread evenly.

            a loaf pan filled with banana bread batter, spread evenly with a spatula. The batter has a slightly textured surface from the coconut and pineapple

              Step 7: Bake the Bread

              Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

              golden banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, its surface slightly domed with toasted coconut flakes visible

                Step 8: Cool & Serve

                Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

                golden banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, its surface slightly domed with toasted coconut flakes visible

                  Leftovers & Storage

                  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
                  • For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

                  Wrap-Up

                  This Coconut Pineapple Banana Bread is soft, flavorful, and packed with tropical goodness! Whether you eat it warm with butter or drizzle it with honey, every bite is delicious. Try it out and let me know how it turns out! Enjoy! 🍌🥥🍍

                  Hi there! I'm Millie Pham, a devoted brewer and tea lover at heart. As the founder of Bean Leaf Cup, my mission is to share my tea and coffee expertise with you all. I firmly believe that creating a fantastic cup of tea or coffee should be easy for everyone. No matter if you're already a coffee or tea expert or just beginning your journey, I'm here to help you navigate the world of brewing. Welcome aboard!