Healthy Banana Recipes
Strawberry, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie
Chef Nate Appleman lost lots of weight by running. After a morning workout, he often makes this smoothie, which gets a dose of protein from almond butter.
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Mashed Banana & Whole-Grain Porridge
Making wheat berries for breakfast can require waking up before sunrise, since the grains take at least an hour to cook. But, thanks to new flash-freezing technology, excellent precooked whole grains like barley, quinoa and wheat berries are ready in the time it takes to brew coffee. F&W's Justin Chapple turns frozen grains into a porridge that's great with all kinds of toppings.
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Gluten-Free Banana-Coconut Pancakes
The key to these easy pancakes is coconut flour, which contributes a delicate flavor and airy texture.
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Gluten-Free Cocoa and Banana-Hazelnut Muffins
These gluten-free muffins have an irresistibly light and crunchy top with a wonderfully dense and decadent crumb from the ripe bananas, cocoa powder and ground hazelnuts.
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Vegan Banana-Walnut Muffins
These simple vegan muffins are moist, with irresistibly crispy edges.
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Kiwi, Banana and Passion Fruit Salad
In the dead of winter, even the humblest grocery stores on St. Bart's stock fresh tropical fruits of astonishing sweetness. Jean-Georges Vongerichten selected a few of his favorites for this salad.
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Roasted Squash Soup with Maple-Glazed Bananas
"It smelled like autumn in a bowl," said chef Gavin Kaysen, describing Tim Hollingsworth's fragrant, fabulous soup.
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Pomegranate-Banana Smoothie
The combination of the two fruits results in a refreshing and delightful smoothie to be consumed during a hot summer day or a relaxing winter night at home.