Pineapple Banana Loaf

This is our favorite banana loaf.A moist tender loaf with bits of crushed pineapple throughout. This recipe was found in a Robin Hood booklet many years ago. I have been making this loaf for many years. yield is 2 loaves.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  cups granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  undrained crushed pineapple
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups corn or 1 1⁄2 cups canola oil
• 2  cups  mashed ripe bananas
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (macadamia or Brazil are nice) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Beat remaining ingredients together in a large bowl until blended.
3. Add dry ingredients stirring until thoroughly combined.
4. Spread in two greased 81/2x41/2 loaf pans dividing evenly.
5. Bake at 350°F for 60-70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
6. Cool 15 minutes in pan then remove to rack to cool completely.