ALOHA QUICK BREAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana, milk, orange zest and extracts. , Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in coconut, nuts and pineapple. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.