Beyond banana bread: How to take your overripe bananas to the next level

It shocked me that, among the many different predictable important objects that Kiwis stocked up on when lockdown hit all these weeks in the past, the standard banana was excessive on the buying listing.

I get it, you seize the bathroom paper, a loaf of bread after which, pushed by the necessity to add one thing wholesome to the combination you seize a bunch of bananas. Possibly all of them acquired eaten, however maybe, like in my home, they acquired forgotten and overripe. There is just one factor to do with a handful of overripe bananas – bake banana bread, proper? Nope. That was final lockdown. This time round let’s go additional and see what we are able to actually do with a couple of of these mushy, potassium-packed fruits available.

Banana choc chip muffins

This muffin recipe is a basic. It’s easy, foolproof and a good way to make use of up these bananas. They may even be successful with the children as they’ve chocolate in them. I usually discover that patty instances stick with the muffins so I favor to position batter straight into muffin trays, however be sure to grease them very well with butter or oil first.

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Mini deconstructed banoffee

I really like the phrase ‘deconstructed’ when it’s utilized in recipes because it often signifies that I haven’t got to observe the principles or stress about making my creation look too good. This deconstructed banoffee is not any exception. That is a simple dessert or would even double as a barely indulgent afternoon deal with.

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Banana cake with caramel walnuts

Rising up a moist banana cake was the top of indulgence and class. My baking formidable are barely loftier all these years later however the scent of a banana cake baking nonetheless brings me pure pleasure. This recipe is a standout for me because it has directions for an incredible cream cheese icing, to not point out the caramelised walnuts, which work atop an incredible many issues and are an incredible trick to have up your sleeve.

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No-bake banana fridge flapjacks

No oven required for this one, acquired to like that. These energy-packed bars and a breeze to make and may be saved within the fridge for when the afternoon stoop hits at house.

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Dairy-free banana berry smoothie

One other banana deal with that requires no baking. Smoothies usually save the day in our home when the children refuse to eat something however I can see the hangry rising in them. When you’ve got frozen berries within the freezer they’re an incredible to combine with these bananas, supplying you with that great meal/drink that’s the smoothie.

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Chocolicious banana cake

Once more the dream pairing of chocolate and banana made an look. This cake is extra chocolate-fueled that banana based mostly, however the addition of the ripe banana make this cake very moist and moreish.

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