This bread with tropical flavors has subtle notes of lime, coconut, and banana, but adds to the depth of flavors making it an amazing one to bake for your next breakfast or brunch. This is phenomenal!
First, Melissa's Produce Key Limes! These key limes have a tart flavor but not too acidic and have a good aroma. The juice and zest adds immense flavor.
Next, Taylor and Colledge extract pastes give the perfect flavor in baked goods and it is always my go to choice to use for any recipe. Check here for delicious recipes using almond extract paste, vanilla extract paste, Lemon extract paste, and Lavender extract paste. If you haven’t tried these, do try now and do not miss on the flavors.
Finally, Selefina Spices Candied ginger is the ultimate one! We love this and I have never tasted anything that good. Trust me, blindly you can order this. I am planning to buy a huge quantity. It is great to snack on as well as great to use in recipes.The best quality ever. They have a great range of spices and I recommend checking out their website for best quality spices.
Now this delicious loaf is not hard to make and you need the following ingredients to make:
All purpose flour - The base for the bread. Whole wheat can also be used.
Coconut cream - Gives perfect coconut flavor and aroma. Coconut milk can also be used.
Unsweetened coconut flakes - Gives the tropical flavor touch.
Pistachios - Nuts are nutritious adding proteins. Any nuts of your choice can be used.
Selefina Spices candied ginger - A bite of ginger here and there gives a twist in flavor.
Cardamom - A little goes a long way adding tons of flavor
Banana - Sweetens, binds te bread, adds nutrition and flavor
Salt - Enhances flavor
Baking powder - Leavening agent
Baking soda - Leavening agent
Flaxseed powder - Binder
Melissa’s key limes Key limes have a sharp and beautiful flavor. This is simply amazing. Zest and juice are used
Taylor and Colledge Vanilla paste - Gives a beautiful vanilla flavor
Oil - Neutral flavor oil works best.
Powdered sugar - For the icing
How long can this bread be stored?
This bread is great at room temperature for 3-4 days. If the temperature is hot, store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring them to room temperature, or pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.
When can this be served?
This is great to serve for breakfast, and makes a good snack too. A slice of this packed as a surprise would make anyone head over heels. These can make a great and healthy dessert too.
The versatility of banana bread will never fail to impress you with a new recipe, as you can always add as many different flavorings, add-ins and fillings as you’d like! (wink wink…nobody would complain about having banana bread again when you can convert the humble snack into something that carries such unique and fun flavors. Next time you want to make a quick bread but crave a little twist, try one of these banana bread recipes! You won’t look back!
Vegan Whole Wheat Carrot Banana Bread
Eggless Banana Almond Ginger Bread
Eggless Peppermint Banana Bread
Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2023 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks! The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and we are celebrating the beginning of spring with plenty of spring sweets and a fun giveaway! This year 20 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, jams, and even a few beverages! We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.
Prize #1: A Fresh and Dried Organics Basket from Melissa's Produce.
One winner will enjoy an abundance of fruit with Melissa’s Fresh and Dried Organics Basket. This hand-woven basket holds a delicious combination of fresh and dried Organic fruits and is carefully wrapped with cellophane and finished with a colorful ribbon. Melissa's Produce has everything from common apples and bananas to exotic passion fruit and kumquats.
Prize # 2: A $30 Gift certificate to Selefina Spices.
One winner will enjoy a $30 gift certificate to buy all their favorite spices for cooking and baking! Selefina Spices sells an assortment of spices gathered using dedication and care with which we’ve curated their online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections their mission is to be able to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices.
Prize #3: A selection of 4 extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.
One winner will receive a selection of extracts to include almond, lemon, organic vanilla bean, and lavender. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.
Prize #4: AnolonPro Bakeware 2 Piece Set of Half Sheet Cookie Pans.
One winner will win a 2-piece set of 13-inch x 18-inch half sheet baking pans for cookies! These aluminized steel professional sheet pans deliver unmatched durability and heat conduction for incredibly reliable results and are oven safe to 550°F. You'll be able to bake all your favorite cookies to perfection. Anolon Pro Bakeware gives you professional grade bakeware at affordable prices.
Thursday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes
Disclaimer for non-alcoholic recipes:
Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Anolon, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This looks and sounds amazing Radha, would love a piece for breakfast with my coffee.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This looks and sounds amazing Radha, would love a piece for breakfast with my coffee.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This looks and sounds amazing Radha, would love a piece for breakfast with my coffee.
Sue Lau says
I'm loving the tropical flavors!
Sue Lau says
I'm loving the tropical flavors!
Sue Lau says
I'm loving the tropical flavors!
Hezzi-D says
Banana with tropical flavors sounds like perfection!
Hezzi-D says
Banana with tropical flavors sounds like perfection!
Hezzi-D says
Banana with tropical flavors sounds like perfection!
Lisa says
Love the tropical vibes in this banana bread
Lisa says
Love the tropical vibes in this banana bread
Lisa says
Love the tropical vibes in this banana bread
Inger says
Great to have a sweet bread recipe that can go vegan!
Inger says
Great to have a sweet bread recipe that can go vegan!
Chris says
This banana bread sounds so tropical! And it looks so moist and delicious.
Chris says
This banana bread sounds so tropical! And it looks so moist and delicious.
Chris says
This banana bread sounds so tropical! And it looks so moist and delicious.
Chris says
This banana bread sounds so tropical! And it looks so moist and delicious.
Jennifer says
This bread sounds like the perfect tropical bite.
Jennifer says
This bread sounds like the perfect tropical bite.
Jennifer says
This bread sounds like the perfect tropical bite.