Aloha Quick Bread Recipe

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This recipe has been a family favorite for several years. The addition of coconut, orange peel, pineapple and nuts gives a new twist to a loaf of banana bread. It's so good I sometimes serve slices of it for dessert. -Lanita Anderson, Chesapeake, Virginia

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Aloha Quick Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 80 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 80 95

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Directions

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana, milk, orange peel and extracts.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the coconut, nuts and pineapple. Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 239 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Aloha Quick Bread in Quick Cooking November/December 1999, p31

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2013 by ktcentsable

Fantastic bread. Moist and refreshing. I used slivered almonds. Family enjoyed this bread and I will definitely be making this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2012 by bake2win

Love the hawaiian twist to your typical banana bread recipe. I didn't have almond extract on hand so only used vanilla extract and chopped walnuts, Mmmmmmmm!

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2012 by Teddy157

The way to do without the sugar is to use Stevia Blend. It is from the stevia plant and contains no chemicals. It is completely natural. You also use half the amount of sugar. 

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by CometCooker

This was absoultely delicious and easy to make!!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by gmayoyo

Absolutely melt in your mouth good!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by JulieMarae

I followed the recipe exactly as written and we loved it. Will definitely make this again!

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2011 by ajkoch

Really moist and fresh tasting. I think next time I will drain the pineapple though. I don't like a quick bread recipe unless it is moist but this was almost too dense.

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by juicyfruit007

This is banana nut bread with pineapple and coconut added. It is very good but I still prefer my usual banana bread recipe. I am not against making this again, but I don't know that I will make the effort to.

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by AuntLetty

I make quick breads to give as Christmas presents and this is the one that is requested over and over.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by mo_mojito7

loved by everyone, it's a keeper

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by sd20

I took some other viewers advice and added the juice with the crushed pineapple and also added some halved maraschino cherries. I left out the coconut because I am the only one in the family that likes it. This was like a glorified banana bread. My family thought the bread was very good. Next time I think I will quaarter the cherries. I also baked in 2 4"x7" pans for 45 minutes at the suggestion of another viewer.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by micheleclow

I make muffins out of this recipe and freeze them for my kids' recess snack. They are absolutely delicious.

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by pappy00

This bread was great, but I baked it only for one hour and 5 minutes, I did not drain the prineapple and it was very moist, I also used macadamia nuts. Perfect

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by lutherheggs

I entered this bread in our local county fair and took home a blue ribbon! I like the idea of adding cherries, I will try that the next time I make this!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2010 by lsanders31

A little dry

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by 4hooter2

My family loved this bread! I did not drain the pineapple and cut maraschino cherries in half (about 1/2 cup of whole cherries) and added to the batter. I also used 2 - 4 X 7 (small loaf pans) and baked the bread for 45 minutes. Perfect size for serving and you have two loafs of this wonderful bread!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Voyager1

My husband requests this every time we have over ripe bananas. He now makes me make two loafs at a time, because one is not enough. It is a favorite!! (confirming this is the whole recipe & I drain the pineapple)

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2009 by jslvsclf

I use grated zuchinni instead of the banana and I don't add the orange peel because I didn't see it until today! This is a great recipe! Thank you for sharing it.

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Zippi_MO

I have made this recipe many times. This is the full recipe, and yes, I drain the pineapple. I make it into muffins, and we love it heated up and served with butter for breakfast or a snack also. I have used applesauce or chopped strawberries and only 1 banana sometimes, also. This is my favorite quick bread/muffin.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2009 by Allspice_Mo

I assumed this would be the full recipe-what might be missing-I would like to make it but would like to know if something is missing-Thanks

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2009 by Allspice_Mo

I assumed this would be the full recipe-what might be missing???

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by law1949

I made this Aloha Quick Bread and just loved it. So moist and a great taste with the pineapple and coconut. I plan on making it for gifts at christmas. Thank you

Linda Weber

Reviewed on May. 07, 2008 by clericalrose

Interesting. I have not heard of this bread since Iwas a child. Does anyone have the full recipe. I would love tohave it. I will check recipe search for it.

Reviewed on May. 05, 2008 by KGensler

I made this in large muffin cups instead of the loaf pan and baked for 28 minutes and they turned out great!

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by teatowel

can I use margarine ? and does pineapple need to be drained?

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2008 by ganderson1

I need to know if the pineapple is to be drained, also.?

Thanks, fornlg@aol.com

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2008 by harrypotterfanatic08

this recipe was DELICIS! so tastey and it stayed moist overnight! Excellent recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by maryalyce

Do you drain the pineapple before adding?

Thanks!  This sounds wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2008 by sunshine494

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2008 by RonieDiane

This bread is one of the best that I have tasted and a great bread for parties at anytime of the year. An it does make normal bananna bread seam so minute. My weekly quilt classes enjoy this bread. ENJOY !

 
 

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