Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut & Pineapple

1.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with some butter or cooking spray.

2.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.

3.

Stir in the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract until well combined with the butter mixture.

4.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt before gradually incorporating into the wet mixture.

5.

Gently fold in shredded coconut and macadamia nuts into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula to ensure it bakes uniformly.

7.

Bake in your preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.