Banana Brunch Punch

Name: Banana Brunch Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 60-70 servings (10 quarts).
Ingredients: 6 medium ripe bananas; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate; 3 cups warm water, divided; 2 cups sugar, divided; 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled; 3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda, chilled; Orange slices, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + freezing

Makes

60-70 servings (10 quarts)

<b>A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It's</B> nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that's more spectacular than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to a winter day. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Banana Brunch Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

6 medium ripe bananas
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
3 cups warm water, divided
2 cups sugar, divided
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda, chilled
Orange slices, optional

Directions

<b>In a blender, cover and process the bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Add 1-1/2 cups warm water and 1 cup sugar to blender; blend until smooth. </B>
Place in a large freezer container. Repeat with remaining banana mixture, water and sugar; add to container. Cover and freeze until solid.
One hour before serving, remove punch base from freezer. Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl. Add pineapple juice and soda; stir until well blended. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.