Hawaiian Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, puree the bananas until smooth. This will help to break down the banana fibers and create a tender crumb in your bread.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the chopped macadamia nuts and mix until they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter. This will ensure that the bread stays moist and tender.

Add the pureed bananas, eggs, and Hawaiian vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.

Stir in the dark chocolate chips to create a delicious and decadent banana bread with a hint of Hawaiian flair.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.