Description
Sweet banana bread meets Southern charm in this hummingbird banana bread, blending classic Southern flavors with comforting nostalgia. Cream cheese frosting and pecans crown this delightful treat, promising pure bliss with each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Flavor and Texture Enhancers (Optional):
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice or milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C), preparing a standard loaf pan with a light coating of grease or a protective parchment paper lining.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by thoroughly whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant wet mixture by thoroughly blending mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until achieving a harmonious, smooth consistency.
- Gently incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, using delicate folding motions to maintain a tender texture. Introduce chopped pecans and shredded coconut, ensuring even distribution without aggressive stirring.
- Transfer the luscious batter into the prepared loaf pan, carefully smoothing the surface for an even bake. Position in the preheated oven and monitor for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a slender toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the bread’s center.
- Shield the bread’s surface with aluminum foil if excessive browning occurs during the final baking stages, protecting the delicate crust.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, then delicately transition to a wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
- Optional: Craft a luminous glaze by whisking powdered sugar with pineapple juice and vanilla extract, elegantly drizzling over the completely cooled banana bread.
- Slice and serve, presenting this decadent tropical-inspired treat either unadorned or accompanied by a luxurious butter complement.
Notes
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy and affecting its texture.
- Use overripe bananas with dark spots for maximum natural sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg