Best Patriotic Chiquita Banana Pudding Recipe

Homemade, creamy banana pudding gets dressed up to salute the red, white and blue with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whip cream.

Ingredients:

• 2   whole ripe Chiquita Bananas (with yellow peels)
• 1/3   cup Sugar
• 1/4   cup Cornstarch
• 1   Dash salt
• 1   Egg yolk, beaten
• 2 1/2   cups Milk
• 1/2   tsp. Vanilla
• 1/2   cup Whipped cream
• 1   cup sliced Strawberries
• 1/2   cup Blueberries

Instructions For:

Best Patriotic Chiquita Banana Pudding Recipe

Mash one banana and slice the other; set aside. In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk the egg yolk into the milk, and then whisk liquid into the dry ingredients in the saucepan. Set over medium high heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in mashed banana and continue to cook until pudding begins to boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, then fold in the sliced banana. Pour into a 1 qt. bowl and place a piece of wax paper on the surface of the pudding to keep it from forming a skin. Chill. When cold, decorate the top of the pudding with the whip cream, strawberries and blueberries.

Tip: use refrigerated, whipped cream in a can with a decorative nozzle and pipe cream around edge of pudding, then place the berries in the center of the whipped cream

Serving Suggestions: This dessert can also be prepared in individual 1-cup dessert bowls, or can be layered like a trifle.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 300; Total Fat 11 g (Sat 6 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0.5 g, Mono 3 g); Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Potassium 520 mg; Total Carbohydrates 46 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 30 g; Protein 7 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin B6 15%; Vitamin C 50%; Vitamin D 15%; Calcium 20%; Iron 4%.

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/Patriotic-Banana-Pudding-recipe.aspx

Best Yankee Chiquita Banana Split Recipe

A traditional Chiquita banana split in patriotic uniform with a variety of toppings to make it festive! Here’s your chance to get creative with the kids on a warm summer day. Bring out the ice cream and toppings and have some fun making our Chiquita Banana Split recipe!

Ingredients:

• 4   whole Chiquita Bananas, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1   cup Strawberry ice cream
• 1   cup Chocolate ice cream
• 1   cup Vanilla ice cream
• 1   cup Sliced strawberries
• 1   cup Blueberries
• 1/2   cup Hot fudge or chocolate sauce
• 4   oz. Sweetened whipped cream
• 4   Maraschino cherries, with stems

Instructions For:

Best Yankee Chiquita Banana Split Recipe

Place banana halves along the long sides of oval ice cream dishes. Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scooper, add 1 scoop of each ice cream in a row between the bananas, with the chocolate in the middle. Pour 2 Tbsp. of hot fudge sauce along the sides of each dish, allowing some to drizzle over the bananas. Top the strawberry ice cream with the strawberries and the vanilla ice cream with blueberries. Top the chocolate ice cream with the whipped cream and garnish each sundae with a cherry.

Serving Suggestions: For round ice cream dishes slice the bananas in half again crosswise and place around the edges of the dish.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 611; Total Fat 30 g (Sat 17 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 2 g); Cholesterol 105 mg; Sodium 270 mg; Potassium 520 mg; Total Carbohydrates 81 g; Dietary Fiber 9 g; Total Sugars 38 g; Protein 9 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin B6 25%; Vitamin C 70%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 20%; Iron 4%.

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/Yankee-Banana-Split-recipe.aspx

Moist Chiquita Banana Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe

Moist banana apple muffins are crowned with a light sugar-crumb topping.

Ingredients:

• 1/4   cup Sugar
• 3   Tbsp. Flour
• 1   Tbsp. cold Butter
• 2   whole very ripe Chiquita Bananas (skin should have brown spots)
• 1   cup chunky Applesauce
• 1   large Egg, beaten
• 2   Tbsp. Butter, melted
• 1 1/2   cups Flour
• 2   tsp. Baking powder
• 1/4   tsp. Salt
• 1/4   tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2   cup Sugar

Instructions For:

Moist Chiquita Banana Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper or foil cups.

For the Topping:
In a small bowl, use a pastry blender or pastry fork to cut 1 Tbsp. cold butter into 1/4 cup sugar and 3 Tbsp. flour. The mixture should resemble coarse cornmeal with no visible lumps of butter; set aside.

For the Muffins:
Mash bananas in a medium bowl. Stir in applesauce, egg and melted butter. In a large bowl combine the remaining flour and sugar with baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Pour the banana and applesauce mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just to combine. The batter should be lumpy. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups and top each muffin evenly with about 1 generous teaspoon of topping. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

Variations: Add up to 1/4 tsp. cinnamon to the topping, or substitute brown sugar for the regular sugar.

Tip: Use an ice cream scooper for an easy way to fill muffin cups.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 150; Total Fat 3.5 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 0.5 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Potassium 110 mg; Total Carbohydrates 29 g; Dietary Fiber 1 g; Total Sugars 14 g; Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin B6 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6%.

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/Banana-Apple-Streusel-Muffins-recipe.aspx

Best Chiquita Banana Bread Recipe

It’s the Number One, world-famous Chiquita Banana Bread Recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can make the most delicious banana bread recipe that is sure to please any eater. Make this time-tested and easy banana bread recipe today with Chiquita bananas.

Ingredients:

• 4   whole Chiquita Bananas
• 1   cup All-purpose flour
• 1   cup Unprocessed wheat bran
• 1 1/2   tsp. Baking soda
• 1/2   cup Sugar
• 1/2   cup Brown sugar

• 1   cup Unsalted butter, soft
• 2   whole Eggs
• 1   tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1/2   cup Walnuts
• 1   Tbsp. Honey

Instructions For:

Best Chiquita Banana Bread Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large 9x5 inch loaf pan. Whip 2 Chiquita Bananas and sugars until mix is creamy (about 3 minutes). Add butter, eggs and vanilla and whip until smooth. Mix in all dry ingredients until blended then add walnuts and blend for additional minute. Slice two Chiquita Banana and toss with honey until Chiquita Bananas are well coated. Pour mix in loaf pan and place honey coated bananas on top. Bake in oven for 60 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then place plate on top of pan and flip pan upside down so loaf falls onto plate. Slice and garnish the loaf with your choice of fresh fruit, powder sugar, yogurt etc

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/best-easy-Banana-Bread-recipe.aspx

Easy Peachy Keen Chiquita Banana Smoothie Recipe

Ripe, juicy peaches and delicious Chiquita Bananas pair up for this fresh and fruity smoothie.

Ingredients:

• 2   whole Chiquita Bananas, frozen*, peeled and chopped
• 1   large Peach, peeled and sliced
• 1   (6-oz.) carton nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
• 1   dash Nutmeg, optional

Instructions For:

Easy Peachy Keen Chiquita Banana Smoothie Recipe

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.

*Note: this smoothie may also be made using Chiquita bananas that are not frozen. The result will not be quite as thick or cold, but equally as delicious!

Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with slices of peach and banana.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 210; Total Fat 0.5 g (Sat 0 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 60 mg; Potassium 770 mg; Total Carbohydrates 49 g;Dietary Fiber 4 g; Total Sugars 36 g; Protein 6 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin B6 25%; Vitamin C 25%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 15%; Iron 4%.

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/peachy-keen-banana-smoothie-recipe.aspx

Best Black Bottom Chiquita Banana Cream Pie Recipe

A luscious banana cream pie layer atop decadent chocolateganache. Wow! Try making this Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe for your next gathering with family or friends.

Ingredients:

• 1   (9-inch) Pie crust, baked until lightly browned
• 4   oz. 72% Cacao baking chocolate
• 1/2   cup heavy Cream
• 1   Tbsp. Espresso or strong coffee
• 1/4   cup Powdered sugar
• 1   large Eggs, beaten
• 3   large Egg yolks, divided
• 3   ripe Chiquita Bananas, sliced
• 2   Tbsp. Cornstarch
• 1/2   cup Sugar (scant)
• 1/4   tsp. Salt
• 1   cup 1% Milk
• 1   Tbsp. Butter
• 2   tsp. Vanilla

Instructions For:

Best Black Bottom Chiquita Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in a medium heat-proof bowl. Heat cream, coffee and powdered sugar until the mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately pour hot cream mixture over chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted; set aside. Beat together the egg and one egg yolk, then stir in a spoonful of the warm chocolate mixture into the eggs. Stir the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture; beat well. Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Place enough banana slices on top of the chocolate layer to make a single banana layer that covers most of the chocolate, gently pushing the slices down into the chocolate. Dice remaining banana slices and set aside. In a large sauce pan, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in remaining egg yolks and the milk until well combined and the mixture is an even pale yellow color. Stirring constantly, heat over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Allow to boil for about 30 seconds, stirring quickly, until a creamy pudding consistency is reached. Remove from heat and stir in reserved bananas, butter and vanilla. Carefully pour banana pie filling over the chocolate and banana layers in the pie shell. When cool enough to handle, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with one or more of the following: whipped cream, chocolate curls or toasted almond slices.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a snifter of brandy or cup of verbena tea.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 350; Total Fat 19 g (Sat 10 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 5 g); Cholesterol 130 mg; Sodium 210 mg; Potassium 290 mg; Total Carbohydrates 44 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Total Sugars 28 g; Protein 5 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin B6 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Vitamin D 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4%.

Found at: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/black-bottom-banana-cream-pie-recipe.aspx