Hummingbird Bread (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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3 ripe bananas, mashed.
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1/2 cup sugar.
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1/4 cup brown sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil.
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1 1/2 cups flour.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
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1/2 cup diced pineapple, patted dry.
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1/2 cup chopped pecans.
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1/4 cup butter, softened.
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1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and oil until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just incorporated.
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Fold in shredded coconut, diced pineapple, and chopped pecans.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread on a wire rack.
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For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon; beat until creamy and well combined.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bread. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired.
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Slice and serve.
Notes:
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Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.