Cooking Lovers

Banana bread recipes with a twist you must try!

Cooking Lovers

March 31st 2020 ・ 10 min reading

Celebrate the best of bananas on Banana Bread Day

Celebrate the goodness of Chiquita bananas on Banana Bread Day – February 23rd! Discover the best ways to make the most delicious versions of this all time favorite healthy snack. We have a wonderful collection of banana bread recipes on our website. And to celebrate Banana Bread Day, we’re sharing with you some of our best (worst) kept banana bread secrets! Three delightfully unique banana bread recipes with fun and exotic twists…

Chiquita bananas are a great addition to bread because they add flavor and a lovely springy texture. Bananas are also a great source of soluble fiber and are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. You never have to feel guilty about eating banana bread – the world’s favorite healthy snack!

Blueberry Chiquita banana bread with lemon glaze

Blueberry Chiquita banana bread with lemon glaze

What could be better than a delicious Chiquita banana bread with the added tang of blueberries? This recipe includes coconut sugar for extra natural sweetness, yogurt for a boost of moisture, heart-friendly oatmeal, rich Chiquita bananas and tangy blueberries for a fun healthy twist. When the banana bread is done, lemon juice and powdered sugar are combined to make a delightfully light lemony glaze for the top. Dee-lish!

Organic vegan banana bread with pandan

Organic vegan banana bread with pandan

This delicious vegan banana bread recipe has a unique South-East-Asian twist that will really impress! Pandan paste is well worth seeking out… It’s a beautiful fragrant herb with a delicate fresh aroma. When this  banana bread is baked, sprinkle it with toasted coconut flakes for a truly tropical experience.

Moist applesauce banana bread loaf

Moist applesauce banana bread loaf

In this delightful moist and tangy banana bread, applesauce replaces the oil usually found in traditional banana bread. Applesauce, combined with two very ripe bananas and a dash of maple syrup or honey, takes this banana bread to the next level of YUM!

Happy Banana Bread Day everyone! We hope you will try out these three fun banana bread recipes with an interesting twist. You can also check out here for a whole treasure trove of banana bread recipes and more!

Join the Chiquita Community

  • Personalized recipe selections: Access to advanced filters, rate recipes, save your favorites in your personal banana space.
  • Privileged access to special giveaways and contests.
  • Setup your diet preferences and save your most liked lifestyle articles.

Join us!

Join the Chiquita community and access to your personal banana space!

Copy link