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.
Rhonda
Is the nutritional info for this recipe available? ?
Joanna Stephens
I just updated this recipe to include the nutritional information. Sorry it wasn't there sooner! 🙂
Mari
Oh oh, I did add nuts, but will add cinnamon next time. Beautiful.
Mari
Hi, it’s in the oven. now,I used the crushed pineapple, drained in fine mesh strainer overnight, it turned out, 2 of the 8x 4 loaf pans , high and beautiful.... I don’t have coconut lovers so I left it out. Definitely will use this again.
Josiah - DIY Thrill
This pineapple banana bread looks so yummy!
Never Ending Journeys
I love banana bread, and it must be so delicious with pineapple!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
Wow... this looks absolutely delicious!!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Heidi!! It's definitely one of my most popular recipes. Perfect way to change up the traditional banana bread! 🙂
Dunia
This is very good! I used crushed pineapple with its juice and added some unsweetened coconut. This came out really good. Thank you so much for this recipe even though I tweaked it some.
Joanna Stephens
I'm so happy you enjoyed this pineapple banana bread! Love the idea of using some coconut for an extra tropical flavor.
Claire Kieffner
I used crushed pineapple and drained it in a fine mesh drained and it turned out wonderful.......
Joanna Stephens
That's awesome!! I'm so glad you liked this banana bread Claire. 🙂
Pat filbert
I used crushed pineapple that I drained in a mesh strainer. It did fine cooked fine and even. Everyone loves it and I will make more.p
Joanna Stephens
That's great to hear!! Sounds like a mesh strainer is the way to go when using crushed pineapple for this banana bread. 🙂
Carrie
I made it with crushed pineapple as well but made sure drain well. I added cinnamon and walnuts. It’s baking right now....wished I’d thought of coconut and chocolate chips.
MOLLY
What size pan? 8x4 or 9x5?
Joanna Stephens
Hi Molly, I used an 8x4 pan but you could also use a 9x5 it just won't be as tall.
Aida
Love this recipe. So easy to make and Very yummylicious ! I did add cinnamon and nutmeg to add more flavour. So ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And ? from ??
Marie
I have this baking in the oven right now and I used crushed pineapples so we will see how it turns out! Hopefully it was be delicious!
Darlene
Can’t wait to make this. Sounds and looks delicious!!!!
Wallace Noble
I enjoy making Banana Nut Bread on a regular basis. So when I saw this recipe I was inspired to try something different. I followed the recipe to the "T" and got excellent results. I had to bake it an additional 15 minutes. But again, delicious, moist and the favor outstanding! My wife cut and ate the first two slices. That was proof enough for me that this is a hit in our home.
Friend
Can you use crushed pineapple?
Joanna Stephens
I wouldn't recommend it because it is hard to drain all the liquid out of crushed pineapple. This would result in a batter that is too runny and it may not cook evenly. With that being said though, if you were to drain all the liquid out with a fine mesh strainer you might be able to get away with using it.
Kathy
I used crushed pineapple and it turned out wonderful.....
C Benson
Loved it. Definitely making this again.
Gayle Jean
I added a cup of roasted coconut. Just love it. Very very very delicious
Gail
My granddaughter and I just made this and it’s in the oven now. Smells Devine! I only had 2 bananas so added some Greek yogurt and also some raisins for my husband. Will update this tomorrow after we all taste it. Also will retry it with 4 bananas next time. My granddaughter wanted to make banana bread and chose yours.
Linda Bolles
Scrumptious! Made this into muffins. Greased muffin tins, 5/8 full, 12 muffins plus 8 mini-muffins. Baked at 400 degrees for 10 min, turn down to 350 degrees for 12 min muffins, 10 min mini-muffins, to get dome top. Thank you for this yummy recipe for my family and my tennis team. ♡