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Pineapple Coconut Bread

Delicious Pineapple Coconut Bread for Sweet Tropical Mornings

Indulge in a slice of Pineapple Coconut Bread, a moist and tropical delight perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can reduce or replace with sugar alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut toasted coconut adds deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple drain excess juice if using fresh
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 2 large Eggs bind ingredients and add moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Buttermilk or coconut milk for stronger coconut taste
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts for added crunch
  • Coconut Milk substitute for buttermilk to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.

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