Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this delicious Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Banana Bread. This recipe combines the rich and buttery taste of macadamia nuts with the sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a moist and flavorful bread that's perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour, stirring until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
4g
Fat
12g

Supplies

9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowl Fork Measuring cups and spoons Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Baking paper or parchment

Serving suggestions

Serve slices of Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Banana Bread with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut for an extra tropical touch.

Tips & tricks

For added texture, you can sprinkle some additional chopped macadamia nuts on top of the batter before baking.

Cost

$10