
Banana Recipes
Did you know that experts believe that bananas were the very first fruit to be cultivated by humans? To this day, it remains one of the most popular fruits. In fact, the average American consumes about 28 pounds of bananas each year and over 100 billion bananas are eaten around the world every year.
What makes bananas such a popular fruit? Well first of all, they're versatile. You can enjoy a banana on it's own as a quick snack, or you can use them to compliment other recipes such as smoothies, pies, and even waffles. Second of all, bananas are good for you; They contain a lot of important nutrients and antioxidants, and they carry a load of other health benefits as well.
Want to experience those health benefits first-hand? With tasty recipes like our Healthier Banana Bread, Nutella Banana Mummies, Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites, adding more bananas to your diet will be easy and enjoyable. Plus, keep scrolling for more dessert recipes, breakfast ideas, and healthy snacks that all make use of wonderful bananas.
Chilled Swiss Oatmeal Recipe
Egg Free|Healthy|#StayHome
Overnight no-cook refrigerator oatmeal!
Apparently, this recipe is like a copycat recipe for the Corner Bakery Cafe's Chilled Swiss Oatmeal, or muesli. But I've never been there or seen their version of the oatmeal, so I can't tell ya if my version... Read this post
Freezer Meal Recipes: DIY Smoothie Freezer Packs
Summer|Gluten Free|Healthy
Get a head start on busy mornings with DIY Smoothie Freezer Packs. Once you've got them put together and frozen, all you need is 2 cups of liquid and a blender and breakfast is served. Watch for deals on fresh or frozen fruit, and quart size zip-top... Read this post
Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Desserts|Thanksgiving|No Bake
Pies aren't just for Thanksgiving! Whip up this easy pies any day of the year. The fresh bananas in this recipe are complimented by the sweet filling and who doesn't love chocolate with bananas!?
This pie combines layers of chocolate crust,... Read this post
Banoffee Pie Recipe
Desserts|Easter|No Bake
From what I understand, Banoffee pie was created in 1972 in England and it is still a very popular dessert over there. It is a banana and toffee pie topped with whipped cream. There are many variations, but you can't go wrong when you involve cream cheese,... Read this post
P+B+J Roll-ups
Egg Free|Appetizers and Snacks|Finger Food and Dips
When it comes to school lunches, I have just one wish.
I'd go back and make some big changes and I'd have a lot more flatout fun!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites {frozen}
Desserts|Egg Free|Summer
These Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites taste like ice cream treats but they are healthier because they are made from fruit... right?
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Healthy Banana Blueberry Muffins
Healthy|Appetizers and Snacks|Banana
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If the bananas start getting a little too ripe, I gladly turn to this Banana Quinoa Waffle recipe or this yummy muffin recipe. They both freeze well too! These muffins are moist and delicious, yet healthy enough that you could get away... Read this post
Banana Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
Egg Free|Fall|Healthy
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Ingredients:
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 Banana
1 Cup Vanilla Yogurt
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or
1 T Vitacost Whole Food Shake (optional)
1-2 cups of ice
Put pumpkin, banana, yogurt, vanilla, spices, food shake, and ice... Read this post
Using Summer’s Bounty {Green Smoothies}
Healthy|Clean Eating|Breakfast
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There's a lot of hype right now about eating clean, using whole foods, and juicing. Have you heard this? Do you partake?
My brain cancer-fighting friend, Steffany, introduced me to my new breakfast secret weapon: GREEN SMOOTHIES. She... Read this post
Triple Layer Banana Cream Pie Bars
Desserts|Meatless|Oven
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups crushed NILLA Wafers (about 60 wafers)
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 bananas, sliced
3 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Vanilla... Read this post