Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prepare for baking.
Mash the Bananas:
In a mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Incorporate Baking Soda and Salt:
Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, and stir to combine.
Add the Flour:
Stir in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
Fold in the Mix-ins:
Gently fold in the shredded coconut and drained crushed pineapple for a tropical flavor boost.
Pour into the Pan:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
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