Bananas have always been a household favourite for its flavour and versatility.
When they start browning, I know it’s time to whip these delicious and easy recipes.
These super simple recipes have been tried and tested for years and is loved by my closest loved ones.
They work great as breakfast, snacks and even perfect for a lovely baked treat.
Without further ado, let’s get to these enjoyable banana recipes for you and your family!
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 very ripe banana extra large
- 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cup self raising flour
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
- Mash peeled banana into a large bowl.
- Then, stir in peanut butter.
- Add flour and form mixture into dough.
- Roll the dough out to 0.5 cm thickness.
- Make your desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Next, place the biscuits in the oven.
- Bake for a maximum of 15 minutes or until biscuits are browned slightly.
Notes
The Best Banana Bread
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp salt if using unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 extra ripe bananas large
- ⅓ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup melted pure butter either unsalted or salted butter
- ½ cup milk interchangable with yoghurt for a richer texture
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional topping
- 2-3 bananas thinly sliced; optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C, fan forced.
- Grease and line a loaf pan.
Dry Ingredients
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder) in a bowl.
Wet Ingredients
- Mash bananas and set aside.
- On a slow fire, melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- In melted butter, add honey, yoghurt or milk, eggs and whisk lightly.
- Add mixture into bowl with dry ingredients.
- Stir in flour mixture and mix gently.
- Add toppings if preferred (chocolate chips or sliced bananas).
- Pour into loaf pan.
- Place loaf pan in pre-heated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean
- Cool loaf pan for 15-20 minutes before removal of banana bread.
Boss Baby Banana Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 ripe and frozen bananas large
- 2 cup fresh milk you may use any other preferred milk
- 1/4 cup oats
- 8-10 pcs dates pitted and soaked in water for at least an hour
Instructions
- Place bananas in blender
- Pour milk
- Add oats
- Add soaked pitted dates
Easy Banana Pancakes
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas large, mashed with fork
- 1 fresh eggs medium sized
- 2 tbsp pure honey optional
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder optional
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup unbleached flour
- 3 tbsp oats
- unsalted butter
Instructions
- Mash bananas to tiny chunks consistency with fork.
- Beat fresh eggs in.
- Add honey or skip this step if you've chosen to omit this ingredient.
- Then, add cinnamon powder.
- Add baking powder.
- Next, combine unbleached flour.
- Add oats.
- Mix gently. Do not over-mix as this will cause pancakes to be rubbery.
- Spread a thin layer of unsalted butter over pan and cook some pancake batter to desired shape.
- Cool the pancakes down and they're ready to be served with your favourite toppings or on their own!
No Fuss Banana Date Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces pitted dates pre-soak pitted dates in water for at least an hour
- ½ cup instant oatmeal if choosing to use other types of oatmeal, prepare based on instructions
- 1 cup fresh milk or your preferred type of milk
- 1 ripe banana large
Instructions
- Mash bananas and pitted dates in a bowl.
- Then, pour the milk in.
- Add oatmeal and mix evenly.
- It's ready to be enjoyed either hot or cold.
Try These Easy Family-Friendly Recipes Today!
There was a time when my children were fussy eaters.
During that period, these super easy recipes have been tried and tested even when they refused everything else.
They are packed with nutrition, delicious and so versatile.
Whether you’re making the all-time favourite banana bread, a rich creamy on-the-go banana smoothies or the timeless pancakes, these recipes are sure to be a hit!
P/S: Looking to have your little one participate in the kitchen? Give the mess free Peanut Butter Cookies a go.
Good luck, mummies!
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