Description
Pineapple Quick Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of pineapple with a soft, tender crumb. It’s easy to make, packed with tropical flavor, and has just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Optional walnuts add a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the drained pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using walnuts, fold them in now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a glaze, top the cooled bread with powdered sugar and pineapple juice.
If making an egg-free version, substitute flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water).
Fresh pineapple can be used, but it should be drained thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
For a gluten-free version, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Other nuts like pecans or almonds can be used in place of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
