A moist and fragrant banana bread with tropical flavors like pineapple and coconut, topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread is cooling, prepare the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.
Once the bread has cooled completely, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top. Slice and enjoy!

Nuts: You can swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different flavor.

Tropical twist: Add dried mango or shredded dried papaya for an even more tropical flavor.

Vegan version: Use a flaxseed egg and plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives for a vegan-friendly option.

Spices: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with cinnamon for a richer flavor.