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Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread

08/05/17 | Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes

Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread is a fresh take on the traditional banana bread. The sweetness of the fruit and the nuttiness of the walnuts make this moist banana bread perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread

Back in February, I posted my first banana bread recipe that received an overwhelming positive response – and is by far the most popular recipe on my blog with 121K+ pins on Pinterest! 

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread

I was so excited when I recently snagged a copy of my mom’s cookbook. It was the same cookbook that the Unbelievably Moist Banana Bread recipe originated from. A banana bread with pineapple was one I haven’t tried before. I became instantly intrigued – I had to make it. 

Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread

Using the large stainless steel bowl from my KitchenAid Mixer, I added all of the dry and wet ingredients. I set my stir speed to a 5 and let the beater tool do the mixing until all of the ingredients are well combined (about 1 minute). 

The key to achieving moist banana bread is letting the batter sit at room temperature for at least an hour before baking. I explain why in my below baking tips!

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread

Related: Mini Banana Bread Bottomed Cheesecake, Five Minute Fruit Salad, Homemade Apple Crisp, Smore’s Krispie Treats,

 BAKING TIPS

  1. Once you’ve mixed all the ingredients together, let the mixture sit for an hour before adding into the pan for baking. *This is the secret to moist banana bread and trust me – it is worth it!
  2. If you don’t have ripe bananas, place them (with peels on) in a 240 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  3. If you have ripe bananas, but won’t be baking for a few days, peel and place them in the freezer until your ready.
  4. You can make the banana bread ahead of time and place the loaf into a ziplock bag to freeze. When your ready, leave out to thaw.

*Resting the batter for an hour allows the dry ingredients to completely soak up the water from the wet ingredients and become thicker. 

INGREDIENT MODIFICATIONS

  1. Vegetable Oil: You may use 1/2 cup instead of 1 cup. You may also substitute for softened unsalted butter.
  2. All-Purpose White Flour: You may use any other flour alternatives (wheat,
  3. Eggs: You must use the whole egg (including the yolk)
  4. Sugar: You may cut back slightly, but no less than 1 1/2 cup. I highly recommend the 2 cups though. 

I would love to hear your ingredient suggestions for this recipe!


Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut
Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread
Print Recipe
Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread is a fresh take on the traditional banana bread. The sweetness of the fruit and the nuttiness of the walnuts make this moist banana bread perfect for breakfast or dessert.
  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert
  • CuisineBreakfast, Dessert
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 1.25 hours
Cook Time Passive Time
1.05 hours 2.30 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 1.25 hours
Cook Time Passive Time
1.05 hours 2.30 hours
Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut
Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread
Print Recipe
Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread is a fresh take on the traditional banana bread. The sweetness of the fruit and the nuttiness of the walnuts make this moist banana bread perfect for breakfast or dessert.
  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert
  • CuisineBreakfast, Dessert
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 1.25 hours
Cook Time Passive Time
1.05 hours 2.30 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 1.25 hours
Cook Time Passive Time
1.05 hours 2.30 hours
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups bananas, mashed
  • 8 oz can crushed pineapple, including juice
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped (I used chopped walnuts)
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
Servings: loafs
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together and let the batter sit in the bowl for 1 hour. Use a standing mixer, if you have one.
  2. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter into two greased loaf pans 3/4th's of the way. Bake for 1 hour 5 minutes. Or makes 4 small loaves.
  3. Let stand until almost cool. Loosen bread from sides with sharp knife and set aside. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Batter should fit nicely into two 1.5qt loaf pans.

 

Comments | 34 comments

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Hello! I’m Ada. I’m so excited to welcome you to Forks ‘N’ Flip Flops! I am a full-time Social Work Graduate Student at USC and full-time Foodie at heart. As you can imagine, I live a fast-paced lifestyle so I appreciate the moments where I can rest and re-charge. One of my favorite & ultimate Self-Care activities is cuisine! I love cooking and baking for my family and friends. It is my favorite way to relax and have fun. I hope to spread the fun and share some of my favorite recipes with friends like you! I hope the recipes can inspire you to set aside some time to practice some self-care.

Comments

  1. Heather | Made In A Pinch says

    August 12, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Hi Heather! This recipe looks fabulous! I’ve never tried banana bread (one of my favs) with pineapple in it! I love the flavor I’m imagining with this bread! Thanks for sharing – I CAN’T wait to try it (as soon as it cools off just a tad in Colorado)!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      August 14, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Heather – I can’t wait for you to try it too! All of the flavors blend together nicely in the bread. 🙂

      Reply
      • Dianne Gronowski says

        October 23, 2019 at 10:50 am

        why do you not drain the pineapple juice

        Reply
  2. Linda says

    January 13, 2018 at 6:53 am

    This bread is awesome! Thanks for the recipe, immediately a family favorite.

    Reply
  3. Cathy Bloebaum says

    February 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Can I use a bunt pan like the banana nut bread recipe you have? I’m new at this baking thing. 😉

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 4, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  4. Francein Scott says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    Thanks for the recipe Pineapple Banana Nut Bread. Love it and it will a favorite of all family. I live in South Carolina near the coast.

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    February 4, 2018 at 9:37 am

    I also would like to know if I can use a bundt pan instead of loaf pans. If so, how long would I bake it in a bundt pan.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 4, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      You can try 300 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

      Reply
  6. Patricia Check says

    March 1, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Can I substitute splenda for the sugar?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      February 23, 2019 at 12:01 am

      I substituted splenda for the sugar and it was delicious! Love it!

      Reply
  7. Patti says

    March 28, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Heather! I stumblec across you Moist Banana Bread recipe and everyone who has had it says it is THE BEST they’ve ever had. Then I tried this recipe of yours for Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Nut Bread and OMG! It is receiving even bigger raves! You are my “go to” now for recipes! I feel a bit of a “kindred spirit” with you because of your forks and flipflops state of mind! Thanks for sharing your tasty recipes with the world! Looking forward to trying lots more of your stuff!

    Reply
  8. Sarah says

    April 28, 2018 at 5:05 am

    Just wondering if letting the batter rest for an hour affects the leavenings? Looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  9. May Tie says

    April 30, 2018 at 5:22 am

    Was looking for an easy no fuss recipe to make for morning tea for a function tmr. Just tried making it and i love the idea of just mixing all the ingredients together to make the bread. Had some left over pineapple to make thai pineapple fried rice for dinner tonight, so i just pinched some of the pineapples from there. Waiting for the mixture to set before baking. Can’t wait to see the final product later.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 11, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      Hi May – how did it turn out?

      Reply
  10. Margarita Molodow says

    July 7, 2018 at 3:05 am

    Hi i made for our coffee hour at church, it was a hit. This Saturday I’m going to try the pineapple banana bread.
    Thank you

    Reply
  11. Stephanoe says

    August 1, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Can I make cupcakes/muffins with this recipe? What would the oven temp and time be?

    Reply
  12. me says

    August 11, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I came along this recipe and if turned out great! I subbed almond flour for regular flour, doubled the baking soda to help counteract the weight of the almond flour and used only 1 cup of sugar. I was able to get one loaf of bread, and a dozen muffins. Wonderful!

    Reply
  13. mrs3fish says

    August 11, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    I came along this recipe and if turned out great! I subbed almond flour for regular flour, doubled the baking soda to help counteract the weight of the almond flour and used only 1 cup of sugar. I was able to get one loaf of bread, and a dozen muffins. Wonderful!

    Reply
  14. R0c says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:55 pm

    Can I use any other oils besides vegetable oil?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      August 25, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Yes, you can use other oils – I’ve tried it with both avocado and canola oil.

      Reply
  15. Chris says

    September 11, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Can mini muffins tins be used…or the individual brownie tins….what temp…how long?

    Reply
  16. Dawn says

    October 7, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Will this freeze well? Want to serve at a party & would like to make ahead of time

    Reply
  17. Joan Barlow says

    March 7, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    This delicious bread is now one of my favorite recipes! Highly recommend.

    Reply
  18. TERRYANNE mARSH says

    March 14, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I WANT TO MAKE MUFFINS….24…WHAT IS BAKING TIME AND OVEN TEMP?

    Reply
  19. Pam Morton says

    May 28, 2019 at 5:35 am

    Love the recipe as is, but can it be made in a regular muffin pan for convenience and how long a baking time? Thanks

    Reply
  20. Linda miller says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 am

    I like to add chopped marchino cherries to mine. They give color and flavor. Also a couple tablespoons of sour cream. My family loves this recipe.

    Reply
  21. Cathy Price says

    July 16, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    I make alot of banana bread as we never seem to finish bananas before they get over ripe. This is the best banana bread I have ever made! We run a Airbnb and my guests are loving it! Thanks so much for the receipe.

    Reply
  22. Nancy says

    September 7, 2019 at 12:36 am

    Can i cut the sugar to 1cup cannot use artificial sugar allergy

    Reply
  23. Christy says

    December 5, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    I just made this bread and it was REALLY dry. I followed the recipe EXACTLY!!!

    Reply
  24. Sandra says

    April 3, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    Hi Heather, I just wanted you to know that I stumbled across your recipe for banana bread a couple of weeks ago on the YUM website and had to try it. Just so you know, it was so easy to make and was delicious!! I have now come across your pineapple banana bread and am anxious to give it a try now. Thank you!! ♥️

    Reply
  25. Terry says

    August 29, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    Can I add shredded coconut? The recipe looks fantastic and I’m going to make as soon as my bananas ripen a little more

    Reply
    • Ada says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Yes you can definitely add ingredients and make it your own! Cheers!

      Reply
  26. Vivian L says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:15 am

    Hello, I added all the ingredients including an extra banana, the walnuts, and dried cranberries, A half a cup of coconut, I put everything in my 2 pound bread machine, The batter smells, taste amazing, can’t wait for it to Finish, Didn’t think all the ingredients, would fit in there, it did and had like 2 inches to spare!…. Thanks so much for the recipe!…. Already a favorite ♥️

    Reply

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