Best 5 Tropical Banana Bread Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey into the world of tropical banana bread. This delectable treat combines the perfect balance of moist, fluffy bread with the sweet, tropical flavors of bananas, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a paradise of taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate tropical banana bread, providing you with expert tips, ingredient insights, and step-by-step instructions to ensure your baking success.

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TROPICAL BANANA BREAD



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Moist, tropical banana bread with the addition of pineapple and coconut! So yummy! I adapted several recipes to come up with this one. And, you don't need to use a mixer!

Provided by Frannie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
½ (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; whisk well to combine. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until combined. Fold in bananas, pineapple, and coconut; stir until just blended. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 103.9 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

TROPICAL BANANA BREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup coconut oil, warmed and melted, plus more for the baking pan
1 cup macadamia nuts
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup lightly-packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft, very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Spread the macadamia nuts on one rimmed baking sheet and the coconut on another. Toast, tossing occasionally, until the macadamia nuts and coconut are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Let the nuts cool, then roughly chop.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, macadamia nuts and coconut in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt and vanilla. Stir in the bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 65 minutes to 75 minutes. Let the bread cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a rack.

TROPICAL BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil or applesauce can be substituted)
4-5 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, with juice reserved
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add in the pineapple, coconut and bananas and stir. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix until they are just barely combined- don't overmix. Pour the batter into two 8x4" greased loaf pans.
  • Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf of bread comes out clean. Let bread cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pans and placing on a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the reserved pineapple juice and powdered sugar. Drizzle over the top of the warm bread and enjoy!

TROPICAL BANANA BREAD-MUFFINS



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This is actually a bread recipe baked in giant muffins. . . this solves the problem of an underbaked center and over baked exterior! Of course you can bake in a loaf pan, but be sure to adjust your time/temperature.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark rum
1 cup mashed banana (4 to 5 medium banana)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons plain yogurt or 3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup macadamia nuts (pecans or walnuts can be used)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray giant muffin tin with non-stick spary.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Mash the bananas with the sour cream/yogurt.
  • In a large bowl beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Add the vanilla extract, rum and spices and beat until blended.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the banana mixture to the batter, beating until fluffy.
  • Fold the remaining ingredients into the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the pan; bake for 25 -30 minutes; until the bread pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted comes away clean.

GLUTEN FREE TROPICAL BANANA BREAD



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A moist and delicious banana bread for those unable to eat wheat gluten. It's a variation on GinnyP's recipe #57225, which was pretty good, but lacked any type of flour. The coconut flour I've added in this version adds a little more depth to the flavor, as well as consistency in the batter. As with all gluten free breads, it's best when fresh, but by tightly wrapping the bread as soon as it cools, it stayed moist for several days.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bananas, slightly over-ripe
1 egg
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used my homemade gluten free vanilla, Homemade Vanilla)
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup coconut flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray 9x4 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, with a hand mixer, mash bananas. Add egg, brown sugar, oil, milk and vanilla. Mix well.
  • In small bowl, sift together potato starch, cornstarch, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, coriander and salt. (Sifting will better distribute the baking powder to avoid areas of bitterness.).
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing as much as possible, to ensure a uniform top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Slice and enjoy immediately. Wrap any leftovers tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2021, Fat 65.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 203.1, Sodium 2941.3, Carbohydrate 353.5, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 192.2, Protein 19

Tips:

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas contain high amount of sugar, making your bread sweeter, and their higher starch content provides extra moisture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your bread tough.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins. Some popular options include chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, and spices.
  • Top the bread with a glaze or drizzle of melted butter before serving for extra flavor.
  • Toast the bread for a crispy exterior and a warm, fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Tropical banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture and sweet, tropical flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some overripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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