Caribbean Bread

Five minutes of measuring, one push of a button, and the bread machine does the rest.

This tropical quick bread is loaded with mashed banana, flaked coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts, with a hit of fresh lemon zest that keeps it from being too sweet.

Brown sugar and sour cream make the crumb incredibly moist and tender.

It smells like a beach vacation while it bakes, and it tastes even better.

Pro Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. The browner the peel, the better the bread.
• Toast the macadamia nuts lightly before adding them for deeper, nuttier flavor.
• Check your bread machine manual for the quick bread or cake setting. This isn’t a yeast bread, so the standard cycle won’t work.

Variations

• Fold in white chocolate chips for an extra layer of tropical indulgence.
• Replace the macadamias with chopped pecans or walnuts for a more budget-friendly version.
• Add a teaspoon of rum extract to really lean into the Caribbean vibe.