Ancho Chile Banana Bread Smoky-Sweet Ancho Chile Banana Bread – A Bold Twist on a Classic Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or dark chocolate chunks Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ancho chile powder, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chunks, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices #anchobananabread #bananaandchile #smokysweet #bananabreadwithakick #spicybanana #comfortfoodtwist #bakingwithchile #boldbanana #mexicaninspiredbaking #anchochilepowder #homemadebread #quickbreadrecipes #bananaideas #sweetheat #chileinfused #fusionflavors #bakinglove #spicybaking #bananabreadupgrade #boldflavors This Ancho Chile Banana Bread is moist, rich, and laced with smoky heat It’s banana bread—but bolder.

Lilikoi (Passionfruit) Banana Bread Tropical Lilikoi Banana Bread with a Passionfruit Glaze Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup lilikoi (passionfruit) juice or puree 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Optional: 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or shredded coconut For the Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1–2 tablespoons lilikoi juice Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, lilikoi juice, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in nuts or coconut if using. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Kcal: 275 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices #lilikoi #passionfruitrecipes #bananabreadtwist #hawaiiantreats #tropicalbaking #homemadebananabread #fruitinfusedbread #brunchfavorites #islandflavors #bakingwithfruit #bananabreadlove #glazeddesserts #moistbananabread #easytropicalrecipes #hawaiiandesserts #coffeebread #bakingathome #passionfruitglaze #summerbakes #bananabreadupgrade Take your banana bread to paradise with this Lilikoi Banana Bread—tropical, tender, and topped with a zesty glaze!