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Dorothy Thomas

Hummingbird Bread Recipe

A deliciously moist and tropical-inspired quick bread packed with bananas, pineapple, pecans, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 3 Ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup Crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 Large eggs
  • ½ cup Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, mashed bananas, pineapple, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped pecans.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Sprinkle extra pecans on top (optional).
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Variations: Add shredded coconut or swap pecans for walnuts.
  • Drain Pineapple Well: Excess liquid can make the bread soggy.