Description
Pineapple Bread is a moist, tropical quick bread made with crushed pineapple and pantry staples. This easy pineapple bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and features a soft, tender crumb with bright flavor. It’s a delicious way to use canned or fresh pineapple and brings tropical vibes to your kitchen. Great for make-ahead snacking, gifting, and freezing.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
0.5 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (not drained)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light. Add vegetable oil and vanilla, then mix well.
4. Stir in the crushed pineapple with all its juice.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use crushed pineapple with juice for best moisture.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh for days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg