I don't know anything about Pakistani culture, but I think banana bread is accessible to just about anybody's understanding, and a nice American thing to share.

sounds good, but back off on the sugar, maybe replace it with applesauce

Any banana bread recipe that calls for 1 cup or 3/4 cup of sugar can be cut down to 2/3 without any problems. That's my usual ratio of sugar. Use a mix of brown and white for more flavor. In my banana muffins I go as low as 1/2-1/3 depending on the recipe.

Another idea would be date bread or date nut bread. They break their fast with dates so I think it would be particularly thoughtful to give something that respects their beliefs while introducing them to a food they may not have had before.

My parents had a young Indian couple move in next door about 15yrs ago. A doctor and nurse. During that time they had two children my parents watched grow up. They delivered a container just about every weekend. I so appreciated the help and care they did as neighbors looking after my parents.

My parents do not have adventurous palates so they did not care much for the food. (I begged dad to freeze for my visits!)... But mom watered it down and had it over rice.

When their children were school age my dad would meet their bus a few times a week when needed due to their working late. Mom really enjoyed babysitting a few hours. (she taught kindergarten). Mom makes muffins and cookies and dad makes zucchini bread. Proved to be kid-approved so they would sent the treats home with them.

A shame they moved a couple years ago. Still close by. They stop by to visit and even recently helped dad with some computer issues.

Our close elderly neighbors here have passed recently. They could text us anytime before calling a handyman, no problem. Usually solved without the expense. A meal or two of soup or chili always appreciated. Especially during the holidays. Turkey, stuffing....all the fixings and sides.

Any baked goods, sweet or savory, will be appreciated I think. I just mix it up, the offerings, since I will get thanks, then a giant !!! if something is really appreciated...then take note.

Like Edna Lewis Corn Muffins...no sugar in the mix but a light sprinkle of brown sugar on top and maybe some seasonal fruit into the oven.

Thank you for all of your replies. I will make a slightly less sweet banana bread this week.

Gardengirl, thank you for your comment. I looked up dietary restrictions but I saw nothing that would interfere with bringing over a loaf.

Sleevendog, great story. I love my neighborhood and it seems like you have great memories of yours.

Most Pakistani are Muslim so anything that doesn't go against their beliefs will, I'm sure, be welcome.

My sisters recent husband is Muslim so she is as well. They had planned to visit when covid hit. As long as I stuck to organic and mostly plant based foods they would have been fine. No pork. I never know any given month what she avoids.

I'd stick with zucchini bread, banana bread, muffins. Or anything you have in your rotation that you like. But not too sweet like cake with icing. I'm actually not entirely sure but my BIL, only in the US for a few years,(medical School), has a very different view of sweets. Sugars come from dried fruits like dates. Or sugared rice porridge spiced with cardamon etc.

We have a great neighborly group text here. Very helpful during lock-down. "I'm getting a Costco delivery tomorrow...do you need anything?"..."I'm getting my first vaccination tomorrow at a Wallgreens...do you need anything?"...One neighbor likes TraderJoes. "two bags of their frozen baby artichoke hearts if they have them please!"...all prices on-line so it has been an easy neighborly transaction.