apple banana

Maui apple bananas are sweet with a rich, slightly tangy banana flavor that is far different from the taste  of the typical Cavendish or Williams hybrid varieties found in supermarkets everywhere.  The inside of the apple banana is firmer and creamier where the other varieties tend to be soft and starchy. The fruit size tends to be smaller and makes a perfect sized natural snack. Apple bananas in Hawaii are a result of the combination of rich volcanic soil and ideal climate. In fact, once you sample these sweet treats you may start eating 5 or 10 of them a day!  And any smoothie or açaì bowl you enjoy from our Island Fresh Cafe will have these frozen bananas in them for a truly special taste.

apple banana

Maui apple bananas are sweet with a rich, slightly tangy banana flavor that is far different from the taste  of the typical Cavendish or Williams hybrid varieties found in supermarkets everywhere.  The inside of the apple banana is firmer and creamier where the other varieties tend to be soft and starchy. The fruit size tends to be smaller and makes a perfect sized natural snack. Apple bananas in Hawaii are a result of the combination of rich volcanic soil and ideal climate. In fact, once you sample these sweet treats you may start eating 5 or 10 of them a day!  And any smoothie or açaì bowl you enjoy from our Island Fresh Cafe will have these frozen bananas in them for a truly special taste.

nutritional value

Apple bananas are an excellent source of fiber to stimulate the digestive tract and potassium to balance fluid levels within the body. The fruits are also a good source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, amino acids to help carry nutrients and build muscles, vitamins B12, D, and A, and provides lower amounts of calcium, manganese, and copper.

 

nutritional value

Apple bananas are an excellent source of fiber to stimulate the digestive tract and potassium to balance fluid levels within the body. The fruits are also a good source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, amino acids to help carry nutrients and build muscles, vitamins B12, D, and A, and provides lower amounts of calcium, manganese, and copper.

 

Geography history

Bananas are native to a large region extending from India to Southern China and south through Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Queensland, Australia. Many different cultivars of bananas have been created and selected over time for cultivation throughout subtropical and tropical areas. Bananas were later carried to Europe over trade routes in the 10th century, and Portuguese explorers introduced the fruits to Central and South America in the 16th century. Apple bananas are a hybrid cultivar developed from two wild species, Musa Balbisiana and Musa acuminata, and are a triploid AAB belonging to the silk subgroup. There are many different varieties of small bananas generally classified under Apple bananas, making it somewhat difficult to trace exact origins.

Today Apple bananas can be found growing in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia in Malaysia and the Philippines, Hawaii, Mexico, Honduras, the Caribbean, and areas of South America, sold fresh at local markets. When exported into other countries, the fruits are primarily found fresh through Asian and Latin American stores and specialty grocers.

Geography history

Bananas are native to a large region extending from India to Southern China and south through Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Queensland, Australia. Many different cultivars of bananas have been created and selected over time for cultivation throughout subtropical and tropical areas. Bananas were later carried to Europe over trade routes in the 10th century, and Portuguese explorers introduced the fruits to Central and South America in the 16th century. Apple bananas are a hybrid cultivar developed from two wild species, Musa Balbisiana and Musa acuminata, and are a triploid AAB belonging to the silk subgroup. There are many different varieties of small bananas generally classified under Apple bananas, making it somewhat difficult to trace exact origins.

Today Apple bananas can be found growing in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia in Malaysia and the Philippines, Hawaii, Mexico, Honduras, the Caribbean, and areas of South America, sold fresh at local markets. When exported into other countries, the fruits are primarily found fresh through Asian and Latin American stores and specialty grocers.

hawaiian banana bread recipe

  • 4 Bananas, ripe and sliced
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ Cup oil
  • ¾  Cup brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 Tbsp shredded coconut
  • 2 Cups flour
  • 2 Tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. 

In a saucepan over medium heat melt the coconut oil. Add the sliced bananas and the brown sugar and cook for around 3 minutes per side without stirring. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl to mash.
Mash with a fork and add the oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs and whip up on high speed until lighter in color (around 3 minutes).
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and shredded coconut and mix for 2 more minutes. 

Incorporate the flour and mix until just incorporated. Don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and take to the oven. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and cooked. 

hawaiian banana bread recipe

  • 4 Bananas, ripe and sliced
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ Cup oil
  • ¾  Cup brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 Tbsp shredded coconut
  • 2 Cups flour
  • 2 Tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. 

In a saucepan over medium heat melt the coconut oil. Add the sliced bananas and the brown sugar and cook for around 3 minutes per side without stirring. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl to mash.
Mash with a fork and add the oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs and whip up on high speed until lighter in color (around 3 minutes).
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and shredded coconut and mix for 2 more minutes. 

Incorporate the flour and mix until just incorporated. Don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and take to the oven. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and cooked. 

Your banana bread is now ready to be served! Enjoy!

The Island Fresh Cafe menu features delicious, locally sourced food items sure to satisfy everyone’s taste. Enjoy the best in local grinds, Hawaiian coffee, local food, fish, burgers, vegan and vegetarian options, and a laid back island vibe. Also check out our fresh fruit and flower selection at our farm stand!

The Island Fresh Cafe menu features delicious, locally sourced food items sure to satisfy everyone’s taste. Enjoy the best in local grinds, Hawaiian coffee, local food, fish, burgers, vegan and vegetarian options, and a laid back island vibe. Also check out our fresh fruit and flower selection at our farm stand!

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