A moist, tropical twist on classic banana bread—naturally sweet, soft, and packed with juicy pineapple flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert!
🛒 Ingredients (1 loaf – 8–10 slices)
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan. - Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, pineapple, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla. - Combine dry ingredients
In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. - Make the batter
Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix). - Bake
Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool & slice
Let cool completely before slicing for best texture.
💡 Tips
- Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy bread
- Add ½ cup walnuts or coconut flakes for texture
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness
- Cover with foil if top browns too quickly
🌿 Healthier / Anti-Inflammatory Touch
- Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup
- Use whole wheat flour (or half & half)
- Add chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Include a pinch of turmeric + cinnamon
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)
- Calories: ~180–220
- Naturally sweet & moist
- Moderate carbs
🧮 WW Points (Estimated)
- Standard version: ~5–7 points per slice
- Reduced sugar/oil: ~3–5 points
🔄 Variations
- Tropical deluxe: add coconut + macadamia nuts
- Low sugar: reduce sugar & rely on fruit sweetness
- Dessert style: top with a light cream cheese glaze