Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe
Pineapple banana bread is a fun new twist off of the regular old banana bread! Seriously, you won't look at another recipe the same after you have tried this! Every bite of pineapple mixed with the deliciously moist banana bread will have you craving more and more.
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Can't you just see yourself with a thick slice of this banana and pineapple bread? It's perfect for a late night dessert, or a fruity breakfast meal!
Banana Pineapple Bread Recipe Tips:
Why is my banana bread not cooking all the way through? Here are a few reasons:
- use a metal or non-stick loaf pan (8x4 or 9x5 will both work, one will just be taller than the other)
- always check the expiration date of your baking soda before using as this can cause a longer cooking time
- glass and thick ceramic loaf pans will cause a longer cooking time
- if you live in a high altitude, your cooking time will also be longer
What kind of Pineapple should I use for this banana bread?
I like using pineapple tidbits, but you can also use fresh pineapple that is chopped into small pieces.
If you want to use crushed pineapple, make sure to drain the pineapple really well or it can make this batter more soggy and affect the cooking time.
So...are you ready to try this delicious banana and pineapple bread? I thought so! Read on for the recipe. 🙂
Pineapple banana bread Ingredients List
Here's what you will need to make this moist banana pineapple bread:
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 medium bananas (brown preferably as they are sweeter)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup chopped pineapples or pineapple tidbits (drained)
Step by Step Directions on how to make this tropical banana bread
Before you start making the pineapple banana bread, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Then, I like to peel the bananas and put them into my mixing bowl.
Using a whisk attachment on your Kitchenaid mixer, mash the bananas for a couple of minutes. Another tip to note: use bananas that are nice and ripe/turning brown. As they turn brown, they taste sweeter.
Next, melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl just until melted. Then, pour that liquid gold into the mixing bowl with the mashed bananas!
Next, you will add in both of the sugars and the eggs. Then, mix for about a minute until smooth.
From their you will add the vanilla and baking soda and mix until fully incorporated.
The next step to making the pineapple banana bread is to add the flour. I like to mix in ½ cup at a time.
Make sure to scrape the edges and all around the bowl with a rubber spatula so that there is no flour left behind!
After all the flour is is mixed, you will add the pineapple chunks. I used some canned pineapple slices and cut them into small pieces, using about half of the can.
You could also use pineapple tidbits (so no cutting needed) or even some fresh pineapple for a stronger pineapple taste!
One important thing to note is to drain the pineapples, as you won't need the juice, just the pineapples.
Then, you will stir the chopped pineapple into the banana bread batter with a rubber spatula. I don't like using the whisk attachment for this because it breaks the pineapples up too much.
Next, you will pour the pineapple banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan. I used the 8x4 ceramic coated loaf pan that can be found here on Amazon.
Then, bake the pineapple banana bread for 55-60 minutes, rotating about halfway into the cooking time. I also put a pan under the loaf pan to prevent any messes.
Let the pineapple banana bread cool for at least 20 minutes. It's easier said than done because it smells so good when you pull it out of the oven.
Then, enjoy! Also, make sure to wrap up and refrigerate the leftovers, if there are any. 😉
Thank you for reading my pineapple banana bread recipe! Please comment below and let me know what you think.
Also, don't forget to share and pin this recipe so you can make it too! If you enjoyed this, I have another banana bread recipe for you to try too: chocolate chip banana bread. It will easily make your love of banana bread double if not quadruple in size!
Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe
This banana and pineapple bread is the perfect snack, breakfast, or even a light dessert! It's easy to make, but oh-so-tasty.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 medium bananas going brown preferably as they are sweeter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pineapples or pineapple tidbits drained
Instructions
Directions:
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Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, peel the bananas and put them into your mixing bowl.
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Using the whisk attachment, run this for about a minute until the bananas are niced and mashed up.
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Then, place the butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 10-20 seconds until melted. Add this to your mashed bananas in your mixing bowl.
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Next, add both the brown sugar, the granulated sugar, and the eggs and mix until smooth for about a minute. Add your vanilla and baking soda next and mix until fully incorporated.
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Finally, you will add the flour ½ cup at a time, making sure to mix well between each addition. The last step is to add the drained pineapples to the batter and stir until they are evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan or ceramic non-stick loaf pan and cook for 55-60 minutes. Rotate half-way through the cooking time.
Brooke G
Yum!! I’m definitely going to have to add this to my list of things to try!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Brooke! Let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂
Marijke Doldersum
I love banana bread and pine apple so the combination will be perfect. Definitely will try this.
Joanna Stephens
You will love this pineapple banana bread Marijke!
Sarah Fatima
Looks yum and full of flavor. I really like the idea of adding pineapple in banana bread. Great addition. Thanks for the detailed recipe. Tweeted!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Sarah! Pineapple banana bread really adds that bit of tropical flavor to each bite.
Jenna
Awesome idea to add pineapple you your banana bread recipe. I have been collecting half eaten banana that my kiddos keep not finishing and freezing them. I probably have enough for 5 loaves of your yummy pineapple banana bread. I look forward to trying it out. Thanks so much for the recipe. ❤️
Joanna Stephens
Oooh, that's a great idea to freeze what they don't eat! I bet you and your family will love this sweet and delicious pineapple banana bread recipe 🙂
Shannon
I'm such a sucker for a good banana bread and this sounds delicious! I've never seen pineapple used in banana bread before!
Joanna Stephens
You seriously won't ever look at banana bread the same way. Pineapple banana bread is such a game changer!
Tracy @ Cleland Clan
This sounds delicious! You could also add in some nuts (pecans or macadamia nuts perhaps).
Joanna Stephens
Ooh, macadamia nuts would pair amazingly with this pineapple banana bread!
Kiana
Damn looks so delicious!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Kiana!
Steve Price
You forgot the part as to when you add the eggs in the recipe
Joanna Stephens
Thank you for pointing that out Steve! I updated the recipe with a recipe plugin and must have forgotten to put the eggs into the plugin for the printable version. I appreciate your attention to detail. It has been corrected!
Cathy
Thank you greatly! I'm looking forward to making it soon.
Sorry, so late with my reply, I'd been out of town for few days and not able to keep up with emails, so I'm still playing catch up!
Joanna Stephens
You are welcome Cathy! Looking forward to hearing how much you liked it. 🙂
Cathy
how does one print this recipe?
Joanna Stephens
Hi Cathy,
I am so sorry that the website was not showing the printable version. I have fixed the issue for this particular recipe, but still need to do this for my other recipes. I greatly appreciate you bringing this to my attention and I hope it did not cause you any inconvenience.
Also, I have emailed you the printable version to the email address you provided when you commented. Hope you have a great rest of your day and again I am sorry this happened.
Gay Otts
My age is showing. This is the same recipe that was found in 1979 Southern Living. Exchange butter for oil and off you go. It is so good that our Jack Russell pup stood on a chair to get bites from a still warm loaf.
Joanna Stephens
Aww sounds like your pup has good taste! I had no idea my recipe was just about the same as one in Southern Living. I simply experiment until I find the right results. It's definitely a fun hobby of mine. 🙂
Sandra
Just made it. So great, I did add a little bit of chopped macadamia nuts and coconut. So FANTASTIC!,,
Joanna Stephens
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Sandra! Those sound like some excellent additions that would really bring out the tropical flavor. I might have to try this out too! 😉
anne-onedeterminedlife
I would never have thought to add pineapples, but this looks amazing. I am sure the fruit makes it more moist.
Mom With Cookies
It really did, and the pineapple adds a little tropical kick which really makes the banana bread extra tasty!
Nadine
So easy peasy and it's got my favorite word "bread". I'm a big bread, carb eater so I'm definetly excited about trying this out!
Mom With Cookies
It really is easy to make, and I am positive you will enjoy it as much as my family and I did! Let me know what you think after you try the recipe.
Ashley
OH my that’s looks so yummy my kids love pineapple .... I can’t wait to try this on them!!
Mom With Cookies
Thank you Ashley! Let me know what you think of the recipe.
Kyla Matton Osborne | 24 Carrot Diet
I am not a fan of other types of cakes, but I love spice cakes like carrot cake and banana bread! I've baked carrot cake with pineapple in it, but I don't think I've ever added pineapple to banana bread. I'll have to try your recipe 🙂
Mom With Cookies
I know what you mean. Cake in general is rather rich in sweetness, so a little can go a long way! That is where banana bread is better because it is just sweet enough but you can still eat it whenever.
Nadalie Bardowell
Oh my goodness, my mind is blown. I cannot wait to try this out, my mouth is watering because I know how much I would love to try this.
Mom With Cookies
Thanks Nadalie! It really is a delicious recipe. I had to control myself so that I took a picture of the finished banana bread before cutting off a slice.
Jenna
Yummm! I wondered if this was a thing. Pineapple in your banana bread. So excited that it is! Best of all worlds. I can’t wait to try your recipe. I know the kiddos would be excited too ❤️
Mom With Cookies
It really is a wonderful way to change up banana bread by adding a little tropical twist to it! I am sure your family will love it.
Lisa
Oh yum, we love a good banana bread. I have not tried adding pineapple, this will be a delicious twist on a much loved treat, thanks! Pinned this to make it sometime soon, we always seem to have bananas that have gone to brown to eat, we pop them in the freezer to use for baking.
Mom With Cookies
Thank you, Lisa! With my family we either go through bananas in a day, or they go brown before we can eat them. There really is no happy medium. It is a great idea to freeze the bananas that have already gone brown because sometimes time is not on our side.
Justyna
This literally made me hungry! Looks so good and yummy that I just need to try this recipe at some time in the future! x
Mom With Cookies
Thank you Justyna!