This promo recipe card distributed by Chiquita bananas was found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
CHIQUITA BANANA BREAD RECIPE
A TEA LOAF
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1-3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
2-3/4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe CHIQUITA banana (2 to 3 bananas)
Beat shortening until creamy and glossy, or 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy after each addition. Add eggs and beat until thick and pale lemon in color. Sift dry ingredients; add alternately with bananas; blend thoroughly after each addition. Grease bottom only of a 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan. Turn batter into pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean and dry.
Let bread partially cool in pan (20 to 30 minutes) before turning onto rack. Makes 1 full loaf.