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    Published: May 16, 2018 · Modified: Jun 22, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Gluten-Free Tropical Banana Bread

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    Whether you're a gluten eater or a gluten freer-er, you're going to be AMAZED and EXCITED about the flavor and texture of this delicious Gluten-Free Tropical Banana Bread with almond flour and macadamia nuts. 

    A loaf of Gluten-Free Tropical Quick Bread on a blue plate and topped with coconut.

    I also double-dog dare you to take the Gluten-Free Tropical Banana Bread challenge. If, after your first bite, you're not convinced that this is the best banana bread you've ever eaten, you can bring it to my house, and I'll take it off your hands and eat it all for you! LOL

    This delicious Banana Bread is dense, moist, and loaded with amazing tropical ingredients. Slice yourself a piece for an unbelievable breakfast treat, or maybe have a slice along with a spot of tea in the afternoon.

    A few slices of Gluten Free Tropical Quick Bread on a blue plate with a fork.

    Or, if you're like me, sneak down in the middle of the night and have a bite or two (maybe more) of this amazing quick bread because it's something you've been dreaming about ever since you've smelled it baking in the oven!

    Come on...you know you want to!!

    The ingredients:

    • almond flour
    • cornstarch
    • ground ginger
    • salt
    • baking soda
    • maple syrup
    • Greek yogurt
    • ripe mashed bananas
    • candied pineapple
    • coconut chips
    • coconut (or vanilla) extract
    • macadamia nuts

    Then, with basically a large bowl and a few of the above ingredients you've already chopped and prepped, you can have this Gluten-Free Tropical Banana Bread on your table (or at your next tea party), in less than 2 hours' time...including the 30 minutes of cooling time.  😉

    The step-by-step photo instructions:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, ground ginger, salt, and baking soda.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, and the extract.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the large bowl, until just combined.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Roughly chop the candied pineapple and macadamia nuts into smaller pieces, and break the coconut chips into chunks.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Gently stir the chopped fruit and nuts thoroughly into the batter. Spread the batter evenly into a prepared loaf pan that has been sprayed with coconut oil or baking spray.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Sprinkle the top of the batter with additional coconut chips and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1½ hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

    How to make Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips photo tutorial collage. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    I mean...get a load of this COLOR!! It's GORGEOUS!

    A sliced loaf of Gluten-Free Tropical Quick Bread with candied fruit and coconut on a blue plate.

    If you're interested in making this tropical quick bread, but don't particularly like all the add-in ingredients I've used, or perhaps you can't find them all in your market, such as the candied pineapple, coconut chips, or macadamia nuts, please feel free to omit them entirely from the recipe.

    OR if you'd like to swap out pecans (or another favorite nut of your choosing) for the macadamia nuts, or if you wanted to use flaked sweetened coconut in place of the coconut chips, I certainly won't tell. These are the ingredients I chose to mix in, but your Tropical Banana Bread can be tailored to your personal taste.

    The only thing I caution you to leave "as written" for best results is the base ingredients that make up the actual batter of this gluten-free quick bread.

    Whether you're a gluten eater or a gluten freer-er, you're going to be AMAZED and EXCITED about the flavor and texture of this delicious Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour & Macadamia Nuts. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Additional quick bread recipes:

    • Italian Herb Parmesan Quick Bread
    • Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread
    • Cheesy Jalapeno Quick Bread
    • Lemon Raspberry Quick Bread with Cardamom

    Below is the printable recipe card for today's Gluten-Free Tropical Quick Bread.

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips is utterly delicious! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread

    Renee Goerger
    Whether you're a gluten eater or a gluten freer-er, you're going to be AMAZED and EXCITED about the flavor and texture of this delicious Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with almond flour and macadamia nuts.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
    Course Breakfast or Dessert
    Cuisine quick bread
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 295 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2½ cups blanched almond flour
    • ⅓ cup cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 over ripe bananas
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract OR coconut extract
    • 1 cup chopped candied pineapple chopped
    • ½ cup crushed coconut chips reserve 2 tablespoons for topping
    • ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • Mash the bananas in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, extract. Whisk well to combine.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the chopped pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts (minus the reserved 2 tablespoons) until just combined.
    • Spoon the batter evenly into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with baking spray or coconut spray.
    • Top the loaf with the reserved coconut chips. Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Cool the loaf on a wire rack for at least 60 minutes and then carefully turn it out of the pan to continue cooling.

    Notes

    Note - This bread slices best when completely cooled.
    Tools and equipment:
    loaf pan, baking spray or coconut spray, large bowl, medium bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, cutting board, chef's knife

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I hope you've enjoyed today's gluten-free quick bread recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Gluten Free Tropical Banana Bread with Almond Flour, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple, and Coconut Chips is utterly delicious! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      February 21, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      Has anyone tried making this with fresh pineapple instead of candied? i'm assuming i'd have to get rid of some of the liquid to accommodate the wetness of the fresh pineapple. I have everything else on hand and this recipe sounds AMAZING

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Karen! As long as you dry it really really well, I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I used the candied pineapple because that is what I had on hand at the time. I’m anxious to hear how it works for you. This bread is very moist anyway, but after the addition of the fresh pineapple, if it seems too wet, you may want to add a little additional almond flour. Maybe like a quarter cup, but no more than that. Good luck. This bread is amazing! Enjoy! Renee

        Reply
    2. DomesticSuperhero says

      May 18, 2018 at 7:06 am

      My mom is gluten free so I am going to make this when she visits- THANKS!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 11, 2018 at 10:04 am

        How nice. Glad to be of help.

        Reply
    3. Catalina says

      May 18, 2018 at 1:21 am

      Total yumminess! I need this in my life!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 11, 2018 at 10:04 am

        Yes. You do 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dee says

      May 18, 2018 at 12:23 am

      This looks and sounds so good -- Nothing beats homemade bread!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 11, 2018 at 10:05 am

        You are 100% correct!

        Reply
    5. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

      May 17, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      I love a good homemade bread! This will make my house smell so good!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 11, 2018 at 10:05 am

        It sure will!

        Reply
    6. Renée says

      May 17, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Nicest comment yet. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    7. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      May 17, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Wow I love banana bread yummy!

      Reply
    8. Dorothy Reinhold says

      May 16, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      I've been experimenting with baking with almond flour. I can't wait to try this bread! Love the tropical twist!

      Reply
    9. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      May 16, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      That looks great, I love banana bread!

      Reply

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