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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!

Pineapple Banana Bread loaf

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 (8×4 or 9×5 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

So…are you ready to try this delicious banana and pineapple bread? I thought so! Read on for the recipe. 🙂

Sliced Pineapple Banana Bread on a cutting board to show the pineapple chunks in the bread

Pineapple banana bread Ingredients List

Here’s what you will need to make this moist banana pineapple bread:

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 medium bananas (brown preferably as they are sweeter)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup chopped pineapples or pineapple tidbits (drained)

 

Bananas starting to turn brown hanging on a banana holder

If you like my banana holder you can find it on amazon here.

 

 

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.

Bananas mashed with a whisk attachment in a mixing bowl

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!

Melted butter in a bowl.

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.

Adding the eggs and sugar to the mixing bowl.

The next step to making the pineapple banana bread is to add the flour. I like to mix in 1/2 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!

Adding flour to the batter.

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.

Canned pineapple slices for the banana bread.

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.

Adding the pineapples to the banana bread batter in the mixing bowl

Next, you will pour the pineapple banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan. I used the 8×4 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.

Pineapple Banana Bread in a loaf pan on a cookie sheet in the oven

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. 😉

The loaf of pineapple banana bread placed on a plate and ready to eat.

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!

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pineapple banana bread sliced on a cutting board with bananas behind the bread
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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. 

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword banana pineapple bread, pineapple banana bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 medium bananas going brown preferably as they are sweeter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pineapples or pineapple tidbits drained

Instructions

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, peel the bananas and put them into your mixing bowl.
  2. Using the whisk attachment, run this for about a minute until the bananas are niced and mashed up.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. Finally, you will add the flour 1/2 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.

  6. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 207mg9%
Potassium 245mg7%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 373IU7%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  3. 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!

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  8. 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!

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  10. Jeff

    5 stars
    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. ?

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  13. 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!

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    • 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.

      Reply

  14. Kathryn Spark

    This recipe looks so delicious! I am wondering if you drain the pineapple tidbits before using?
    Looking forward to your reply.

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  16. Willette Mitchell

    5 stars
    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.

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  17. Becky Hillesheim

    5 stars
    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!

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  19. Lorraine

    5 stars
    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!!

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  20. Kayla

    5 stars
    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.

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