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white serving platter with sliced loaf of Banana Nut bread
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5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread

This tropical Banana Bread takes the classic recipe to the next level with the addition of crunchy macadamia nuts. The sweet bananas, pineapple, and rich macadamia nuts create a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This bread is the perfect way to bring a taste of the islands to your kitchen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Course: Quick Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium bananas fresh, mashed for 1 cup
  • 8 oz pineapple or 1 cup fine chopped/food processed fresh pineapple
  • ½ cup macadamia nuts or macadamia nuts

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 350º F. Spray two 7" x 4.5" inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Stir the flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl until blended.
  • Measure the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Blend in banana, pineapple, and vanilla.
  • Mix in the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, just until blended. Stir in macadamia nuts. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes on a cake rack. Serve as slices, or with your favorite topping.

Notes

  • Chopped pecans or or walnuts are fine if you don't have macadamia nuts.
  • You can use fresh pineapple if you have it. Just pop it in a food processor and measure out 8 oz.
  • If you bake in disposable mini loaf pans, you can freeze these for fabulous Holiday gift giving!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg