Bananas, a superfood, are packed with essential nutrients and natural sugars that provide an instant energy boost. It is widely consumed in its raw form, but did you know there are other ways to include it to your diet too? If you're looking to explore the incredible versatility of this fruit, we have three healthy banana recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.
Try these recipes approved by Dr Rohini Patil, MBBS, Nutritionist, Author, Founder, Nutracy Lifetsyle, to enjoy the benefits of this superfood at home.
Health Benefits Of Banana
Banana is a rich source of essential nutrients, such as fibre, potassium, vitamins, antioxidants, and micronutrients. It has several benefits and some of them are as follows:
- Helps improve digestion
- Improves bone health
- Promotes heart health
- Aids in weight management
- Supports exercise recovery
- Improves kidney health
Banana Oat Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mashed bananas
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- One and a half Cups of whole wheat flour
- Half cup oatmeal flour
- 1/3 cup extra light virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Chopped walnuts
Step 1: Take a bowl and combine whole wheat flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.
Step 2: Take another bowl and add mashed ripe bananas, egg, olive oil, and vanilla essence.
Step 3: Combine the ingredients of the bowls together.
Step 4: Take a baking pan and brush it with some olive oil.
Step 5: Add the batter for the banana bread to the baking pan. Use chopped walnuts as its toppings.
Step 6: Place the baking pan in the oven, preheated at 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake it for 50-55 minutes.
Step 7: Voila, your banana oat bread is ready to serve.
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Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 lemons
- 6-inch round sponge cake
- One and a half cups whipping cream
- 2 cup fruit juice
- 8 tablespoons brown sugar
Step 1: Slice the peeled bananas into roundels.
Step 2: Add it to a bowl and pour the juice of 2 lemons in it.
Step 3: Cut the cake in half horizontally, then pour fruit juice over both pieces. Let it soak.
Step 4: Cut them into strips and mix them with the bananas. Mix in the remaining fruit juice.
Step 5: Add whipped cream to it and mix it gently.
Step 6: Divide the banana mixture evenly among the stemmed glasses.
Step 7: Distribute the remaining whipped cream evenly among the glasses.
Step 8: Sprinkle brown sugar over each glass and enjoy your banana pudding.
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Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 mashed bananas
- 2 cups refined flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2/3 cups castor sugar
- One and a half cups of buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- Oil to cook
- Honey or maple syrup to serve
Step 1: Take a large bowl and add refined flour, baking powder, eggs, bananas, buttermilk, and castor sugar. Stir it well.
Step 2: Take a non-stick pan and heat oil over medium heat.
Step 3: Pour the flour mixture into the pan and cook until bubbles start to appear.
Step 4: Turn the pancake and cook it till it turns golden.
Step 5: Repeat the same process with the remaining mixture.
Step 6: Serve it with maple syrup or honey.
Disclaimer
Though these recipes are suggested by the expert, however, we recommend you to consult with your nutritionist or dietician before trying any recipes according to your body type.