Maybe you’re in a rut. You know bananas have a lot of great nutrients in them (and they’re naturally sweet!), but you’re tired of your recipes and need some new ones to liven things up a bit. Below are some fresh ideas for how to incorporate bananas into your life, whether for breakfast, lunch, or a snack!
Mash ’em
Thoroughly mash one ripe banana with a fork on a small plate and transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 Tbsp nut butter, sprinkle generous cinnamon, and stir to incorporate. If desired, add 1 scoop of collagen peptides or protein powder.
Boat ’em
Cut a medium ripe banana in half lengthwise and lay cut sides up on a plate. Drizzle with nut butter of choice and sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or raisins. Cinnamon is always welcome!
Pancake ’em
Thoroughly mash one ripe banana with a fork on a small plate. In a separate bowl, whisk one egg with a fork. Add the mashed banana to the egg and stir together. Add 1-2 Tbsp almond flour and generous cinnamon, then stir to combine. Pour Tbsp sized scoops out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 min until mini pancakes are set. Alternatively, cook on the stove top in generous butter or oil of choice. Make 3-4 batches at once and store in the fridge or freezer to quickly pull out for an easy meal or snack. (For more ideas on how to use eggs, check out this post.)
Smoothie ’em
Slice bananas into a glass container and freeze or make smoothie pack pouches with 1-1.5 bananas each and store in the freezer to make a smooth and delicious nice cream smoothie. When using frozen banana slices, there is no need for ice (which leaves my smoothies chunky anyways). Just add a very small amount of water or milk plus 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon and a dash of pure vanilla extract, and you will end up with a thick, delicious treat!
Bake ’em (into cookies!)
Thoroughly mash one ripe banana with a fork on a small plate and transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 Tbsp nut butter, 1 Tbsp almond flour, and a generous dash of cinnamon, and stir until well combined. Pour Tbsp-sized scoops out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until cookies are firm on top and edges are slightly golden. Eat immediately or store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Soufflé ’em
Whip up a quick and easy soufflé with one mashed banana, 2 whisked eggs, 2 Tbsp almond flour, and generous cinnamon. Stir to combine, then microwave for 3 minutes and allow to cool before eating. Feel free to add a dash of cacao!
If you’re looking for some crunch in your bananas, check out Bare snacks for some delicious banana chips! Also, search the Baked Goods & Snacks page for other tasty products with bananas.
