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Ripe Banana Recipes

Delicious and versatile recipes to make the most out of ripe bananas, including banana bread, smoothies, and pancakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup sugar can reduce to ¾ cup for less sweetness
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Banana Smoothie
  • 2 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk
  • ½ cup yogurt plain or vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Banana Pancakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 medium ripe banana mashed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

Banana Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar.
  3. Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before slicing.
Banana Smoothie
  1. In a blender, combine ripe bananas, milk, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Serve immediately in glasses.
Banana Pancakes
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and mashed banana.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
  5. Pour batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with syrup or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These recipes are perfect for using up ripe bananas and can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or other fruits.

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