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.
Deborah J
VERY tasty, easy recipe with helpful hints. next time i may add macadamia nuts. used mini loaf pans and baked for 30-35 mins
Imelda
Delicioso 👏👌
Carol Lawson
I made this and did add nuts made two batches in three loaf pans. Very good
Sandra
Absolutely delicious!! Very moist !!
Audrey
made this and added a cup of sweetened coconut and it was amazing!
Audrey
sorry forgot to add the 5 star rating!!!!
Holly
Excellent recipe 😋😋I added another 1/4 cup of flour as batter seemed thin. I also cut the sugars in half and was plenty sweet! Also will try adding nuts. This will be my go to banana bread recipe from now on
Sarah
Made as instructed...very good moist banana bread.
Bonnie
I haven't used your recipe yet but I love pineapple & bananas so can't go wrong!! I also am going to make your bierocks, my granddaughter & I tried 1 & they weren't good, found yours.thank you!!!
Joanna Stephens
I can't wait for you to try both these recipes!!
Lisa
Delish!!!! Just made this bread and hubby loves it so do I! Did add a little more flour to it came out perfect! Will be making again! Thank You Lisa
Alma
I am unable to rate this recipe by taste, but, if it is as good as it sounds, it will be a five star. I am so happy I found your recipe. Thank you.
Lisa Barger
This bread looks amazing! I love quick breads and I will be definitely be making this for my family! I would love to subscribe to your blog but do not see a place where I can sign up. Can you please help?!!!! Thank you very much!!!
Joanna Stephens
Hope you enjoy this pineapple banana bread, Lisa! It's my family's all-time favorite. If you would like to subscribe, you can find it on the about page! Look forward to having you in our newsletter. 🙂
Willette
Delicious recipe. I have been making this for quite some time now. My family loves it. I loaded it up with coconut, walnuts and craisins for the perfect breakfast bread. So yummy. 😋❤️
Rosemary Iyoha
Thanks for sharing, I have not made it yet, I think I will be able to make this and yours looks tantalizing
Gram4
Can this bread be frozen?
Joanna Stephens
Yes! I like to wrap the loaf in foil, then place that into a freezer bag. It's good for up to 4 months. Hope this helps!
Monique
Easy, quick, Felisha recipe!!
Joanna Stephens
Glad you liked this pineapple banana bread Monique!! Don't you just love autocorrect...it's the worst.
Monique
Delish not Felisha. My iPad decides what I want to write.... Ferret!!
Monique
It also decided that I wanted to write "Ferret instead if "Grrrrr
Andy
I also cut the butter in half & use unsweetened applesauce & I then add black crushed walnuts
Pam
Made this wonderful cake tonight. My husband loved it. I used drained crushed pineapple. Turned out nice and light. I will make this one again
Jo
I have used this recipe multiple times and we enjoy it every time. I made pizza last night and had some pineapple left over, the first thing I thought of was this wonderful bread! I like pineapple on my pizza and while I do understand that there are those of you who believe pineapple on pizza is blasphemy , I promise to never force my yummy pizza on you if you promise to not give me grief about my topping choices…deal? Sorry… my brain drifted off topic for a second there 😉
Back to the topic at hand! Wonderful bread! Well written recipe. Friendly author. Kind fellow bakers. Win win win win!
Joanna Stephens
So glad you like this recipe Jo! Perfect way to use some leftover pineapple, and no judgement here. I know it gets a bad wrap, but I like pineapple on pizza too! With the right combination of toppings it can be great. 🙂
Valerie
I have to use gf flour, is there anything different I need to do or add?
Joanna Stephens
I'm not familiar with gluten free flour, but as long as you are using a 1-to-1 blend, it should still work.