Coconut Macadamia Nut Banana Bread Recipe (Hawaii)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and set them aside.

In a large mixing bowl, peel the bananas and mash them with a fork until they're smooth.

Add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and eggs to the bowl. Mix well until smooth.

Add the vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.

Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and coconut oil until well distributed.

Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans and smooth the tops.

Bake the loaves for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.