Pina Colada Quick Bread

Pina Colada Quick Bread

45 min

This quick bread recipe is made with sweet crushed pineapple and toasted coconut, making it taste like a Pina Colada cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • remaining coconut cream (1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease 4 mini loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, pineapple and its juice and 2/3 cup of coconut cream and Greek yogurt. Stir until blended. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

  2. 2

    Divide evenly among the 4 mini loaf pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove the bread to wire rack and let cool.

  3. 3

    Make the Topping: In a small bowl combine the remaining 1/3 cup coconut cream with the toasted coconut flakes. Spread over cooled loaves. Slice and serve immediately.