Banana Pineapple Coconut Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍍🍌

Moist, tropical, and topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this Banana Pineapple Coconut Bread is the ultimate sweet treat! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Tropical flavor explosion – Bananas, pineapple, and coconut in every bite!
Ultra-moist texture – Thanks to ripe bananas and pineapple.
Creamy cinnamon frosting – Takes it from good to irresistible.
Easy to make – No mixer needed for the bread!


Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (~1 cup)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup diced pineapple, patted dry (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

(Optional: Toasted coconut flakes for garnish!)


Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Bread Batter (10 mins)

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, sugars, egg, and oil.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in coconut, pineapple, and pecans.

2. Bake to Perfection (55-60 mins)

  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Bake 55-60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Cool 10 mins in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

3. Whip the Frosting (5 mins)

  1. Beat cream cheese + butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whip until fluffy.

4. Frost & Serve!

  1. Once bread is completely cool, spread frosting on top.
  2. Sprinkle with extra pecans or toasted coconut.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Breakfast: Pair with coffee or tea.
🍦 Dessert: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!
🎁 Gift idea: Wrap in parchment paper + twine for a homemade touch.


Pro Tips

🔹 Use extra-ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
🔹 Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy bread.
🔹 Toast pecans for deeper flavor.
🔹 Freeze unfrosted bread for up to 3 months.


Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 slices | Calories: ~300/slice


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