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.
Barbara
I have made this about 3 times now and add i/2 cup of sultanas to the recipe . It is delicious . Thank you for the recipe. Barbara Green.
Laurie
Just took this out of the oven. Smells solo good. Can't wait to try it!
Omi
Just made this. Added a tablespoon of rum. Love it!
Denise
In the oven now…Smells absolutely amazing! Added coconut will post results.
Susan Andrea
I made this today! I had to add some extra baking time because I didn’t drain the pineapple enough. Important step!! It’s absolutely DELICIOUS!! Will definitely make it again!
Glenda
Going to try this today. Wondering if it can just be made into muffins,with less cooking time. Anyone done this?
Susan
Very good… I experimented and added 1/4 c of rum to the recipe… next time I will add coconut and macadamia nuts along with the rum
Mary Ellen DiBello
This was delicious! I had too many bananas, so I increased by half. My mother said it’s the best she’s ever had.😋 So moist. I had crushed pineapple in the house so I used that and I added walnuts for added crunch. Definitely a keeper in our house! Thank you.
Patti G
This bread was delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe was written, I made no changes, and it was wonderful. A great recipe to use for bananas past their prime and the pineapple was a wonderful addition.
Linda
I used coconut sugar for both sugars, and flax eggs for the eggs. Wish I’d read comments first and I would’ve subbed melted butter for applesauce and a little salt. Because I used crushed pineapple from a can it added about 8 mins cook time. This is so delicious!!
JOANNE
I borrowed your awesome recipe from my sister who made it a year or so ago. I followed the directions and ingredients(except my bananas were thawed from the freezer) and it turned out amazing! This is a "keeper" for sure!
Anne
Is it possible to use frozen bananas?
Joanna Stephens
Absolutely! Just let the frozen bananas thaw first and then mash them up.
Judie Sef
Everyone loved this bread. I used crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts. I noticed salt was not an ingredient, so I added a scant 1/2 tsp.
Betty
Salted butter is used so salt is not listed. I always use unsalted butter so I did add 1/2tsp.
Andy
I use black walnuts & unsweetened apple sauce instead of butter
Janie Page
It’s in the oven can’t wait smells so good
Andy
Absolutely the best pineapple banana bread I’ve ever made & I also add black walnuts for an extra flavor and crunch 🥰
PATRICIA
My Grandma made banana bread but she added Buttermilk which made it very moist
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Sharon l Robinett
Delicious so easy to make
Gary
Can I make in bread machine
Joanna Stephens
I've never tried, but if your bread machine has a sweet quick bread option than I would use that.
May
It was good, the only thing that changes I guess was the frosting,
instead of using milk chocolate ,I used the semi sweet.
My nephew loves it!
Jennifer
Can I use crushed pineapple in a can?
Joanna Stephens
You can, but make sure to drain them really well. Otherwise it might make the cooking time longer.
Lisa Lovatt
You might but with it requiring draining I'm not sure. Try & see how it goes