Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe (2024)

by Joanna Stephens Published: Feb 21, 2018 · Updated: Dec 7, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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!