12 banana leaf recipes

Banana loaf with lemon zest, dried apricots, and nuts in a moist quick bread batter. A citrus-bright twist on classic banana bread with chewy fruit pieces throughout.

Traditional Filipino bibingka made with sticky mochi rice, coconut milk, and dark brown sugar baked on banana leaves. Chewy, sweet, and caramelized on top with a broiled golden crust.

Berry banana smoothie blended thick and frosty from frozen banana, mixed berries, orange juice, and a spoonful of vanilla yogurt. A naturally sweet, no-milk breakfast or after-school drink kids love.

Mixed fruit salad with apples, bananas, pineapple, and raisins in a light lemon-mayo dressing. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly side dish with a celery crunch.

Red grapes with a creamy banana-yogurt sauce spiked with rum, served in wine glasses with mint or pistachios. A healthy, elegant no-cook dessert in 10 minutes.

Frozen summer fruit punch made by freezing pineapple, orange, and banana juice into a slush, then topping with strawberries and lemon-lime soda. Crowd-sized recipe serves 30.

Slow-cooked caribou stew with lentils, potatoes, parsnips, and peppers in a white wine and Worcestershire broth. Crockpot-friendly and loaded with protein.

Mashed sweet potatoes blended with roasted bananas, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A naturally creamy, butter-free holiday side that skips the marshmallow fluff.

Brennan's-style banana beignets fried golden in a light beer batter, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with homemade bourbon caramel sauce. A New Orleans classic you can make at home.

Curried ground beef skillet with apples, bananas, mushrooms, celery, and a splash of sherry served over rice. A retro tropical-style curry dinner with sweet fruit and savory spice.

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

Bone broth caribou soup loaded with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnip, and cabbage, seasoned with juniper berries and white wine. Even better the next day.