Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread

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If we were stranded on a tropical deserted island, what delicious tasting fruits do you think of first?  Luscious pineapple, coconut and bananas?  Yup! And since it is a tropical kind of summer, (90+ degrees here in Indiana) this Tropical Bliss Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread seems fitting. It literally melts in your mouth! 

It’s a super moist gluten free banana bread with a tropical sunshine vibe of crushed pineapple, flaky coconut and ripe bananas.  You may enjoy this Coconut Lime Margarita Pound Cake too!

Going Gluten Free 

Gluten free food has quickly become a popular diet and lifestyle choice for many people, and baking gluten-free breads is one of the best ways to enjoy a gluten-free lifestyle. This delicious pineapple coconut banana bread is a great way to enjoy a gluten free indulgence while providing a nutritious snack or dessert.

This quick bread can also be made with all purpose flour as well, if you’re not worried about gluten free.  However, if you are gluten free or experimenting with gluten free, then give Blends By Orly Gluten Free Baking Flour a try!  There is no undesirable after-taste or crumbly texture when you bake with it.

It’s the perfect 1:1 flour replacement and I love it that it bakes just like regular flour.

Use this Sydney Blend as a one to one replacement for wheat flour in any of your own recipes for brownies, muffins, pies, quick-breads, kugels and more!  It’s gluten free, nut free, vegan, corn free and all natural. They also have many different gluten free blends to choose from for different types of baking and you can find out more by going here.

Ingredients Needed for Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread

Creating gluten free pineapple coconut banana bread can be fun and rewarding. Not only is it a nutritional, delicious snack or dessert, but it is also gluten-free and has many health benefits. With the right ingredients and instructions, anyone can whip up their own batch of this delicious bread and enjoy its unique flavor for days.

• unsalted butter
• granulated sugar
• eggs
• ripe bananas
• crushed pineapple 
• flaked sweetened coconut
• Sydney Blend Gluten Free Flour or you can use regular flour if you don’t want gluten free option
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt

How to Make Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread

With its tropical flavor, beloved banana bread texture, and incredible health benefits, this pineapple coconut banana bread is sure to satisfy any craving.

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs until incorporated.
2. Stir in mashed banana, crushed pineapple and coconut.
3. Combine dry ingredients into the creamed mixture and stir until combined.
4. Transfer and bake at 350-f degrees into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan for 65-70 minutes or 9-in. x 4-in. loaf pan for 60-65 minutes or until bread test done.
5. Cool gluten free banana bread in pan for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.
6. Slice and enjoy when cooled.

Tips for Storing

• Banana bread kept at room temperature will stay fresh for about four days.  Make sure it’s completely sealed.
• To store banana bread in the fridge, wrap it in plastic wrap, making sure the entire loaf is covered in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Store the banana bread in the fridge for five days.

Now that you’ve seen how to bake the perfect loaf of pineapple coconut banana bread, why not give it a try yourself?   Looking for a cake version?  Try this yummy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cake!

Here’s the recipe for Tropical Bliss Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread {Gluten Free}!   It’s your tropical paradise of yumminess!  Now all we need is the tropical island…working on that!  Tag us in your photos or share them with us on social media to show us how your bread turned out!

For More Gluten Free Recipes

• GF Southern Peaches and Cream Muffins
• Beyond Yummy GF Maple Cinnamon Apple Crisp
• Super Easy Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Bars (Sugar-free)
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna Dessert (Gluten Free option!)
• Chocolate Oatmeal Fudge Bars (Gluten Free Option)

• Love Coconut? Check out this yummy Coconut Lime Margarita Pound Cake!
• More Pineapple?  Heavenly Hash Pineapple Fluff Dessert is one you won’t want to miss out on!

Tropical Bliss Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread {Gluten Free}

Kim Lange

It's a super moist banana bread with a tropical sunshine vibe of crushed pineapple, flaky sweetened coconut and ripe bananas and good news --It's gluten free!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Breakfast

Calories

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs room temperature
• ½ cup ripe banana mashed
• 7 ounces of drained crushed pineapple
• ½ cup flaked sweetened coconut
• 2 cups Orley's Sydney Blend Gluten Free Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs until incorporated.
• Stir in mashed banana, crushed pineapple and coconut.
• Combine dry ingredients into the creamed mixture and stir until combined.
• Transfer and bake at 350-f degrees into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan for 65-70 minutes or 9-in. x 4-in. loaf pan for 60-65 minutes or until bread test done.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Notes

You can also use all-purpose flour.

Keyword banana, coconut, easy quick bread, gluten free, pineapple, snack

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