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Sliced loaf of cherry pineapple coconut banana bread near a green napkin.
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Tropical Pineapple Cherry Coconut Banana Bread

Turn ripe bananas into a taste of paradise! This easy Tropical Pineapple Cherry Coconut Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, cherry, coconut cups, pineappple
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 276cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 9" loaf pan
  • oven adjusted to the center rack position
  • large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed bananas 2-3 small or 2 large
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter *room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries *chopped, squeeze out excess liquid with a clean paper towel. Can also use candied cherries.
  • ⅔ cup crushed pineapple *squeeze out and then pat our excess liquid with a clean paper towel.
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachments, or handmixer, cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas. Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt mixture; stir to combine.
  • Fold in drained pineapple, cherries, and shredded coconut.
  • Fill parchment-lined loaf pan with batter. Bake on the center rack for 55-65 minutes. The top of the loaf with feel firm, and springy with a crack in it (for moisture to burst through). A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should be clean when inserted, and removed. If center is still wet, loosley tent bread with foil and bake in 5 minute increments until done.
  • Allow loaf to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 276cal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg