Description
This Carrot Pineapple Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, the tropical tang of pineapple, and the freshness of carrots, making it a delightful choice for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces pineapple Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup diced walnuts
- optional
- 3.4 -ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- not Cook ‘n Serve
- optional
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- optional and to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and pineapple Greek yogurt; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and raisins (and walnuts if using) until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra moist bread, you can incorporate a splash of orange juice or add more crushed pineapple. This bread also freezes well; just wrap it tightly to enjoy later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
Keywords: Carrot Pineapple Banana Bread, banana bread, quick bread, dessert, American dessert