Name: Pineapple and Banana Loaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups wholemeal flour; 1/2 cup desiccated coconut; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 bananas mashed; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 cup pineapple finely diced; 3/4 cup milk; 2 eggs lightly beaten; 1/4 cup honey; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; desiccated coconut *to decorate; ground cinnamon *to decorate; pineapple pieces *to decorate

by The Biting Truth/Australian Pineapples Last updated on 07/24/2019

This tangy twist on the classic banana loaf is made with fresh pineapple and topped with desiccated coconut and cinnamon. Bursting with tropical flavours, it is the perfect way to brighten up your next afternoon tea. - The Biting Truth/Australian Pineapples

Ingredients

2 cups wholemeal flour
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 bananas mashed
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup pineapple finely diced
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs lightly beaten
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
desiccated coconut *to decorate
ground cinnamon *to decorate
pineapple pieces *to decorate

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C fan-forced. Line a medium size loaf tin with baking paper.
Step 2

Combine flour, coconut and cinnamon in a bowl.
Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, vanilla essence, pineapple, milk, eggs, honey and extra virgin olive oil.
Step 4

Add the pineapple mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combine. Do not overmix.
Step 5

Pour the batter into the loaf tin, top with the slices of pineapple, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprinkle of desiccated coconut.
Step 6

Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until cooked through.