Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread

From: Felix4067

On Sep 2, 2009

This tasted fabulous even with a severe cold! I subbed one cup whole wheat flour and sprinkled the top with sweetened flaked coconut and some brown sugar. Perfection! Two 9x5x4-inch loaves took 65 minutes (had to tent aluminum foil over them after 30 minutes to prevent the tops burning. This may not replace my standard banana bread entirely, but it's definitely going to be on the short list of variations. I froze one loaf to eat later when my sense of taste and smell are back to normal.

From: B-J-Burrell

On Jul 26, 2009

Loads of flavor I will say that I adjusted this recipe a little and also according to other reviewers but I am sure it is wonderful on its own even. I ended up adding an additional cup of flour (I felt my mixture was too thin for a bread so I wanted to be sure it was like bread). I also added a full can of pineapples (20 oz can) and only added about 1/4 cup to 1/2 up of its juice maybe (didn't measure). I added maraschino cherries as well. My husband kept saying how good whatever was baking smelled and then he ate it and said it was very good. The kids loved it as well and I must say it is a keeper. It's a step up from plain ole banana bread thats for sure! I would rather have it this way Thanks so very much for sharing this awesome recipe. Oh yeah one other thing I did was I just baked mine in a 9x13 glass pyrex baking dish and cut into squares. I would imagine that the donut glaze Donut Glaze would taste wonderful on this if you wanted something to go on top. I love the glaze recipe on my donuts and I may try it next time on this bread just for dressing it up a bit for company,etc.

From: LonghornMama

On Mar 18, 2005

This is the banana bread I've made for years and it is wonderful. From the Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, only change is 2 t vanilla. It bakes at 350 for 70 minutes or until pick comes out clean in 2 greased and floured 8 1/2x 4 1/2x 3 inch loafpans. Can sub 2 c grated carrots for 2 c mashed bananas (bake only 60 min) or sub 2 c coarsely shredded zucchini for 2 c mashed bananas. Also can use pecans instead of walnuts. I've made all combinations, all are excellent and very moist. I usually put one loaf in the freezer. This is a good choice to make for gifts during the holidays. Thanks, ChefFIFI, for posting!

From: YungB

On Dec 19, 2007

Absolutely awesome. I increased vanilla to 2 teasp. I baked them as muffins for 25 minutes. So moist and delicious. The only thing I will do different next time is to reduce the sugar to 1 1/2 cup. Thank you for this recipe.My DD loves these muffins. It is the only ones she will eat.