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 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp 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 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp 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.
georgie
this would be so good with an afternoon cup of tea! i love the combination of pineapple and banana! sounds so tropical!
Joanna Stephens
Pineapple banana bread really is a great tropical dessert. Glad you like it Georgie!
Lisa Bynum
The next time I make banana bread, I am definitely adding some pineapple to it!
Joanna Stephens
You won't regret it Lisa! Pineapple banana bread is such a fun twist off of the original. 🙂
Meredith
I love the idea of adding pineapple to banana bread... sounds so delicious! Have you ever also added coconut? I imagine it would be delicious. Can not wait to try this recipe!
Joanna Stephens
I personally haven't but another one of my readers said she added coconut with it and she loved it! Let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂
Deepika
I never added Pineapple to my Banana Bread before. Next time adding it for sure. It will be perfect for my cup of coffee.
Joanna Stephens
You will love it Deepika! Pineapple pairs so well with banana bread.
Jacqueline Meldrum
What a great idea to add pineapple! I make a lot of banana bread so I'll have to try this. YUM!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Jacqueline! If you like banana bread, you will LOVE pineapple banana bread. 🙂
Caroline
Sounds like a tasty twist on banana bread, which is always a good option with overripe bananas.
Joanna Stephens
Oh yes Caroline, I love making Pineapple banana bread when I have too many overripe bananas!
Robin Jamison
Love this recipe, Joanna! I made it last night . . . it won't last long 😉
geraldine
Hi!I made this just now!I'm in south Africa! It's cooling!can't wait to try in the morning with my coffee.thanks for the recipe!
Diane
It was a wonderful recipe.....the little loaves were very tasty and tender! I will make it again......
Jeff
I’ve had banana bread but this is the first time I’ve ever eaten it with pineapples giving it a real Hawaiian taste. I made a double batch and put it in a 4” x 13” loaf pan for an extra large loaf. ?
Elsa
Can you use coconut flour instead of white flour?
Joanna Stephens
Elsa, I have never tried it with coconut flour, but if you do try it please let me know!
Molly
Just stumbled upon your recipe!
Sounds very interesting yummy!
Will be trying it out later today.
Thanks for sharing!??
Joanna Stephens
Thank you Molly, I hope you enjoyed this pineapple banana bread! It's one of my family's favorite. 🙂
Cynthia
I ran across this recipe in Pintrest, and had to let you know that I can't wait to try it! After the recipe, you linked your chocolate chip banana recipe. This got me to wondering, why not add the chocolate chips to this recipe? I am going to try it. I do have one concern. I worry that it will be so good, that it will disappear so quickly, that I will have to make another one right away! Thanks for a great recipe!
Joanna Stephens
That sounds like an amazing idea Cynthia! I like the way you think. 🙂 Definitely going to try this out!! White chocolate chips might also be a delicious addition to this pineapple banana bread.
Kathryn Spark
This recipe looks so delicious! I am wondering if you drain the pineapple tidbits before using?
Looking forward to your reply.
Joanna Stephens
Hi Kathryn! The best thing to do would be to drain the pineapple before using. Thanks for asking! I will update my directions. Let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂
Courtney
Absolutely wonderful! My whole family loved it!
Joanna Stephens
That's wonderful! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed it. 🙂
Willette Mitchell
Thanks for the recipe Joanna. I added half cup walnuts and half cup craisins. I also used a bundt cake pan. In the oven now. I can’t wait to try it.
Joanna Stephens
You are so welcome Willette! I love your choice of add-ins. Sounds like a winning combination. 🙂
Becky Hillesheim
I love banana bread but have always been unhappy with how dry mine always was. This recipe is absolutely wonderful! So moist and flavorful and so easy! I make this all the time now, sometimes adding pecans or macadamia nuts. Thank you for sharing!
Joanna Stephens
I'm so glad you enjoy this banana bread recipe! I love your idea of adding in macadamia nuts or even pecans. 🙂
Lisa
Just made this and added coconut and pecans! It's in the oven....I hope it turns out!
Joanna Stephens
Oooh, those sound like some great additions Lisa! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
Lorraine
Just made this as 12 muffins—used paper liners in a muffin tin and baked for about 22 minutes. Enjoyed by the whole family! Thanks so much!!
Kayla
Delicious!! My whole family (including the kiddos) loved the pineapple banana bread! I even done one with cherries and chocolate that was a hit. Next, i'm using strawberries. This will be my go-to recipe from now on because I know it's a no fail with whatever I choose! Thank you.