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Banana
- BANANA BREAD MUFFINS
- BANANA ICE CREAM
- BANANA OATMEAL
- BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS
- BANANA PANCAKES
- BANANA SMOOTHIE
- CARIBBEAN FRUIT SALAD
- FROZEN BANANA CEREAL POP
- KALE BANANA BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
BANANA BREAD MUFFINS
Ingredients:
- 2 cups oats
- 3 bananas
- ¾ cup pitted whole dates
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- Optional: chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease muffin tin
- Mix all ingredients into a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour batter into muffin tin. Top with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
BANANA ICE CREAM
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- Optional: peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts, honey
Directions:
- The banana should be ripe, peel the banana and chop into bite sized pieces. Then place into the freezer for at least two hours or overnight.
- Pulse the frozen banana pieces in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the blend is smooth and has a soft-serve ice cream texture. If adding any mix-ins this is the time to do it.
- Can eat immediately, or freeze until solid.
BANANA OATMEAL
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 large overripe banana
- Sweetener of choice if needed
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or boiling over.
- It will eventually thicken. Sweeten as desired. Serve hot, or refrigerate overnight to be served the next day hot or cold.
BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS
Ingredients:
- ½ medium banana, mashed
- 2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup nonfat greek yogurt, plain
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 cup rolled oats
Directions:
- Mash the banana in a large bowl, add the peanut butter, yogurt, milk, and honey until smooth.
- Add in the oats and mix again. Place in the refrigerator, covered for at least to hours to overnight. Serve cold.
BANANA PANCAKES
Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe banana
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Directions:
- Mash the banana into a pudding-like consistency with a few small lumps and stir in the eggs until completely combines.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add in butter or a little oil. Drop the batter onto a hot griddle and cook for about 1 minute. Then flip and cook for another minute.
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- ½ orange, peeled and quartered
- ⅓ cup greek yogurt
- ¼ cup water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
Directions:
- Roughly chop banana and orange quarters then add to a blender with the yogurt, water (or milk) and turn blender on until creamy and smooth. Taste and then add honey to desired taste.
CARIBBEAN FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients:
- 6 cups romaine, roughly chopped
- 1 medium banana, sliced rounds
- 1 orange, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup minced parsley
- 1 juice lemon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place romaine in a large salad bowl and top with sliced bananas, orange pieces, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with lemon juice olive oil, salt and pepper, toss well before serving.
FROZEN BANANA CEREAL POP
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup strawberry yogurt
- 2 cups fruity pebble cereal
- 4 medium bananas, peeled and cut crosswise in half
- 8 wooden popsicle sticks
Directions:
- Place yogurt and cereal in separate shallow bowls. Insert popsicle sticks through cut side of bananas. Dip bananas in yogurt, then roll in cereal to coat. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
- Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to airtight freezer containers; seal containers and return pops to freezer.
KALE BANANA BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
- 3 carrots
- 4 stalks kale
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup cherries, frozen
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 5 ice cubes
Directions:
- Add everything to a blender, blend until creamy and smooth.