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17 Easy Banana Recipes

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17 Easy Banana Recipes

Easy Banana Recipes – If you love bananas, you’ll love these easy recipes featuring the super-sweet, creamy fruit. From smoothies to desserts, these banana recipes make great snacks, smoothies, and desserts. Plus, since bananas are already so sweet, adding too much sugar is unnecessary. With these healthy banana recipes, you can enjoy the natural flavor of the banana in all its glory. Get ready to go bananas with these quick and easy recipes!

Nina L. Palmer
by Nina L. Palmer
Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Mar 9, 2023
Easy Banana Peach Smoothie
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Easy Banana Peach Smoothie

This banana peach smoothie is perfect to enjoy as a delicious breakfast or snack. Whether you are looking for a light breakfast or a tasty summer treat, you'll love this healthy smoothie recipe!

Tips on how to choose and buy banana

  • Choose bananas that are ripe but not too much. Bananas still slightly green are best, as they’re easier to transport and will last longer on your counter.
  • Look for bunches of uniform yellow-skinned bananas without any brown spots or bruises. When buying banana bunches, select those that are heavy for their size.
  • If you’re buying individual bananas, check for any signs of rot or mold. Avoid buying bananas with many brown spots, as these may be overripe and won’t last as long.
  • Check the stem at the end of the banana, as this will indicate the ripeness of the fruit. A yellow-green stem indicates a ripe banana, while a completely green stem indicates an unripe banana.

What are the different ways to eat bananas?

Banana is very versatile, and you can use them in many ways:

  • Make a banana smoothie by blending ripe bananas, milk, and honey.
  • Bake banana bread with mashed bananas and spices.
  • Fry up some banana fritters with sliced bananas and a light coating of batter.
  • Whip up some banana pancakes with mashed banana and pancake batter.
  • Create a banana parfait with layers of yogurt, sliced bananas, and granola.
  • Grill bananas with a bit of butter and brown sugar for a warm, sweet snack.
  • Enjoy a classic banana split with chopped bananas, whipped cream, and your favorite toppings.
  • Whip up delicious and healthy banana ice cream with frozen bananas, milk, and honey.
  • Slice bananas and dip them in dark chocolate for a delicious dessert!

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