Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
1 can crushed pineapple , well drained
1/2 cup shredded coconut
This Pineapple Coconut Zucchini Bread is a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. It's a lovely variation of the classic zucchini bread that has a touch of coconut and pineapple in every bite. The flavors come together greatly with the added juicy sweetness of the pineapple, while the shredded coconut gives it a nice chewiness. To make it extra special, you could toast the bread lightly and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on the side.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
3.In a separate large bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, white sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4.Gradually add in the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5.Fold in the grated zucchini, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut.
6.Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This Pineapple Coconut Zucchini Bread is the perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor in every bite.

It’s also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.

CONS

This bread can be quite dense if not cooked long enough, but do not over bake the bread as it could become dry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread contains a lot of nutrients from the zucchini and pineapples.
Zucchini helps improve digestion and can support healthy circulation while pineapple can boost the immune system and support healthy skin.

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