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# Brighten Up Your Banana Bread with Darling Citrus
February 16, 2022 | By: The Darling Dish
Banana bread is a great way to start the day! Check out the tips below and don’t miss these tasty ways to incorporate [Darling Citrus](https://www.lgssales.com/products-overview/) into your morning sweet treat.
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## Banana Bread Tips
1. The riper, the better! Ripe bananas make the best banana bread so this is a great way to use up those bananas on the counter that have already turned brown.
2. If your bananas aren’t quite ripe yet, you can use the paper bag method! Place your unripe bananas in a brown paper bag for 2-3 days, preferably with already ripe or overly ripe fruit, to speed up the ripening process!
3. Banana bread made with oils is typically more moist than those made with butter!
4. Applesauce is a great substitute for eggs and dairy if you’re aiming to find a way to make vegan or dairy-free banana bread!
5. Last but not least, mix-it-up by adding extra ingredients like nuts, nut butter, seeds, chocolate, spices, coconut flakes, or [Darling Citrus](https://www.lgssales.com/products-overview/) to make the bread your own!
## Add Some Citrus To Your Banana Bread!
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Citrus fruits are one of the best compliments to the banana’s taste in desserts, drinks, and smoothies alike, so why not add them to banana bread? This [Tropical Banana Bread](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22799541851433965/) recipe makes for a bright and tangy treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or evening cup of tea! Fresh [Darling Orange](https://www.lgssales.com/products/darling-oranges/) juice and zest add vibrant colors and flavors to this sweet breakfast treat, from the dough all the way to the glaze!
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Another way to brighten up your banana bread is with [lemons](https://www.lgssales.com/products/darling-lemons/)! Banana, lemon, and blueberries provide enriching fresh fruit flavors to this [Lemon Blueberry Banana Bread](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11259067808212989/). Lemon and blueberry are a classic combination that elevates the banana bread in this recipe.
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