Description
Delightfully moist and flavorful Carrot Pineapple Banana Bread, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas and pineapple with the subtle crunch of walnuts and hints of cinnamon.
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
- with some of the juice
- 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 or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and pineapple Greek yogurt.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, raisins, and walnuts (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, instant vanilla pudding mix (if using), cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an added twist, consider adding spices like nutmeg or ginger, or replace walnuts with pecans based on preference.
- 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,Dessert,Banana Bread,Quick Bread