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Best banana bread maui

Banana Bread Maui 🍌🌴

A moist, tropical-style banana bread inspired by Maui — soft, flavorful, and full of island charm with macadamia nuts and coconut flakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • cup chopped macadamia nuts

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

Toast the coconut lightly before adding for extra flavor.
Swap macadamia nuts with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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