Description
Pineapple Coconut Bread is a moist, flavorful bread bursting with tropical sweetness from fresh pineapple and shredded coconut. This easy-to-make loaf offers a tender crumb with a delightful chewy texture, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Its quick preparation and versatile taste make it a favorite treat to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 cup fresh shredded pineapple (well drained)
Other Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Drain excess juice from the fresh shredded pineapple to prevent sogginess. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the bread bakes evenly and releases easily.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and natural gelling agent until well combined. This helps the bread rise nicely and attain a light, tender texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend the vegetable oil, plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, vanilla extract (natural), and the drained shredded pineapple. These wet ingredients add moisture, flavor, and richness to the batter.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Fold in the shredded coconut evenly throughout the batter for tropical texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing it from the pan.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to prevent excess moisture that can make the bread dense.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir only until combined to maintain tenderness.
- Use fresh ingredients, especially pineapple and plant-based milk, for best flavor and texture.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the end of baking time as oven temperatures may vary.
- Let the bread cool on a rack to avoid sogginess and ensure easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple bread, coconut bread, tropical bread, plant-based bread, gluten-free bread, moist bread
