In Thailand, bananas are very cheap, very tasty and are usually sold in huge bunches at once. We always have a lot of them. Often we simply don’t have time to eat so much, and bananas here spoil quickly. 2-3 days and they are rotten, another day or two and they need to be thrown away. They are not stuffed with chemicals here so that they can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks, so they must either be quickly eaten or something urgently done with them.
Overripe bananas are best used in baking, and we love baked goods. My husband and I drink tea with something tasty at least 2 times a day. Whenever possible, I try to cook delicious food myself, which is why we were looking for a house with an oven and kitchen appliances. Baking tins are a problem in Thailand and can sometimes be hard to find, but larger stores usually have them. You can also use saucepans without plastic handles or a rice cooker pan for these purposes.
So, what to cook? If you need something simpler, then I make different cupcakes. I choose recipes depending on what products are available and what I want to get. Here is one of the simple and favorite recipes:
4-5 overripe bananas,
2 eggs
0.5 cup sugar (if bananas are not very sweet, then a little more)
100 g sl. oils,
10g baking powder (you can take 3-5g baking soda and quench it with lemon juice or vinegar)
1.5 cups flour
Grind bananas in a blender. Add sugar, eggs and melted butter, mix well, I do this directly in a blender. Then add flour and baking powder and mix. You can also have vanilla sugar, raisins, prunes, oatmeal and whatever you want. Place the dough in a greased mold (if the mold is silicone, there is no need to grease it). I used the inner bowl of a rice cooker since I didn't have a muffin tin. Place in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes (if making muffins, then 20-30 minutes) at 180 degrees. If you are expecting guests or simply have time, you can sprinkle the finished cake with powdered sugar or pour chocolate icing with nuts or something else, but I didn’t do anything, we eat it well and quickly. The cake turns out very tender and tasty:
I also really liked the recipe for Brazilian banana pie. It is even tastier and more tender than the previous cupcake. Even my mother, who is on a diet, could not resist. We will need:
1.5 cups flour,
1.5 cups cornstarch,
1.5 cups sugar,
1 packet of vanilla sugar (optional without it),
1 tbsp. l. baking powder (I took 1/3 tbsp of baking soda, slaked with lemon juice, you can also use vinegar),
200 g butter,
3 eggs
1 glass of milk,
6 bananas (I took both 4 and 8, depending on the situation)
Mix flour, starch, melted butter, sugar and slaked soda and get a dough in the form of bread crumbs. Grease the mold with oil (we have a large baking sheet, I used it instead of a mold, the cake turned out thinner than the original, but no less tasty). Pour in half the dough, distributing it evenly. Cut the bananas in half lengthwise or into 3 parts if there are not enough of them. Place it on the dough. Sprinkle the remaining dough evenly on top. Beat the whites and yolks separately. Pour the whipped yolks into the whites, mix gently while gradually pouring in the milk. Pour this mixture over the pie and bake at 180-200 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cool (although we rarely manage to wait until it cools) and cut into portions. Cold tastes better. This makes a pie like this:
Maybe some people still think that these fruits can only be eaten fresh by peeling them. However, this is not true; from an overseas miracle you can prepare a lot of tasty and healthy dishes that will decorate your holiday and everyday table. We’ll talk about that in our material. We hope that these recipes will be useful to you, because today bananas are sold in any self-respecting supermarket, and besides, they are not too expensive.
Banana Pie
The first thing you can make from a banana is a sweet cake for tea or morning coffee with milk! You will need a very affordable set of products, but the taste is to die for!
Ingredients: a couple of eggs, 100 grams of sugar, a glass of kefir, three medium bananas, a couple of glasses (perhaps a little more) of wheat flour, baking soda on the tip of a knife. You will also need a little vegetable oil to grease the baking dish. And for spice lovers, you can add cinnamon and vanilla sugar on the tip of a knife, nutmeg and ginger (but you don’t have to add it, and it should still be yummy).
Let's start cooking
Tip: when almost ready, you can pour chocolate mixture on top. It's very simple to make by melting a bar of good dark chocolate in a little water. It will be good if the black sweet also comes with nuts or raisins. This will give ready-made dish extra piquancy. Or you can decorate your culinary creation with fruit circles. Here is an option for what can be made quickly from bananas if the guests have already called and are almost on the doorstep. Also, such a simple dish can be suitable for evening tea or morning coffee.
Banana curd casserole: cook quickly!
This great option what can be made from bananas and cottage cheese - a good combination both in taste and ease of preparation. And they say it’s very good for health!
We will need: one banana, a saucer (about half a kilo) of low-fat cottage cheese, a couple of large spoons of semolina, half a glass of sugar, half a glass of sour cream, a little butter for greasing the molds. As you have already noticed, this casserole is prepared without the participation of such an ingredient as eggs. To some extent, it can be considered a dietary dish.
Let's start cooking
The delicious casserole is ready. This is a good example of what can be done from a banana a quick fix: both fast and useful. And finally, a piece of advice: it’s best to cool it without removing it from the foil, since it separates better when cold.
Fried fruit?
Is it really possible to fry bananas and it will be quite tasty? Yes, according to those who tried it tasty treat. In addition, it is a valuable source of energy! And also a striking example of what can be made from a banana very quickly, if you are not afraid of culinary experiments. It is better to take bananas that are already overripe (with black skin and soft inside). You will need a good non-stick frying pan and butter for frying.
Let's start cooking
- Peel the bananas. First, cut each one in half crosswise. Then we cut each part lengthwise into slices.
- Melt butter in a frying pan.
- Place banana slices in the prepared bowl (by the way, as an option, you can cut the fruit crosswise into slices) so that they do not come into contact with each other.
- Fry over medium heat on each side until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
It turned out simple and healthy dish- What can be done to decorate it? Grate a bar of good chocolate and sprinkle on the finished slices. You can also serve them with vanilla ice cream: the taste goes well together.
What can be made from banana and milk?
Of course, delicious fluffy pancakes! They are made extremely simply, even a novice cook can handle it. And don't be afraid that they will burn! Here a lot depends on the frying pan: you need to take a small pancake pan with a non-stick coating. Then everything will definitely work out.
Ingredients: 2 large and very ripe bananas (soft inside), half a glass of sugar, salt on the tip of a knife, a glass of flour, three eggs, a glass of milk, a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Let's start cooking
- Peel the bananas and mash thoroughly with a fork.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until foamy.
- Add the mashed banana, then the flour and beat until smooth (you can use a blender). Don't forget to add salt to the dough - it should turn out liquid - on the tip of a knife and a little vegetable oil (preferably olive).
- Heat the frying pan and grease it a little with oil. We fry pancakes using traditional technology - on both sides over medium heat.
Delicious pancakes are ready. This is another example of what can be done with bananas. The recipe for preparing a typical Russian dish with an overseas ingredient is simple; you just need to thoroughly mix the ingredients. And those housewives who constantly make pancakes will be able to cope with the new dish in one, two, three times!
What can you make from a banana and an apple?
In fact, with the addition of an overseas fruit, you can prepare a lot of already known and traditional dishes for our country. Something delicious that can be made from bananas and apples is cheesecakes! Banana gives this everyday dish a special flavor and creates an unusual texture.
Ingredients: a couple of eggs, half a kilo of cottage cheese, salt on the tip of a knife, half a glass of sugar, two bananas, two apples, flour - a couple of spoons and a certain amount to roll the formed cheesecakes. And also vegetable oil for frying.
Let's start cooking
- Peel the bananas and mash them with a fork.
- Peel the apples and chop finely.
- Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix with the eggs.
- Add a couple of tablespoons of flour (you can take the same amount of semolina). Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.
- Add fruit and mix again.
- Form small cheesecakes and roll in flour.
- Heat the frying pan thoroughly and fry the cheesecakes on both sides in vegetable oil.
- Serve with sour cream, jam or jam - you just can't stop eating!
Sometimes, while inspecting the refrigerator or rummaging through it in search of some goodies, you can find products whose existence you have long forgotten. Of course, if a new civilization has already settled in these products, they must be thrown away, but if there are no traces of mold on them, and they look completely usable, then they can still be revived. We invite you to learn how to use stale bananas that have long lost their marketable appearance.
Banana bread
Banana bread is not only incredibly tasty, but also healthy sweet. It can become a nutritious breakfast for you, and if you use all your imagination, it can also be an exquisite dessert. The average preparation time for such a culinary miracle is about an hour, but believe me, this vitamin boost good mood worth it!
The simplest recipe is classic banana bread, where incorrigible sweet tooths can add chocolate and walnuts. If you have some berries, you can conjure up a more original banana bread with blueberries. Supporters of classic combinations will not go wrong if they decide to bake chocolate banana bread - it looks so beautiful that if you want to please your guests with a luxurious treat, you can add a scoop of ice cream to it when serving.
Ingredients:
- Ripe bananas 2–3 pcs.
- Melted butter 0.33 cups
- Sugar 1 cup
- Egg 1 pc.
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp.
- Soda 1 tsp.
- Salt to taste
- Flour 1.5 cups
Cooking method:
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees and prepare a cake pan.
- Mash the bananas with a fork and combine with melted butter, soda and salt. Then add sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Stir in flour as the last ingredient.
- Pour the resulting dough into the mold and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour (until ready). Let the cake cool, then remove from the pan and serve with tea.
Banana smoothie
As you know, bananas are the best and natural sweetener for smoothies, and overripe bananas are perfect for those who like it sweeter: you will be surprised how rich and nutritious your smoothie will be. Most classic version- banana smoothie based on milk and natural yogurt.
If you play sports, this cocktail will perfectly close the “carbohydrate window” after a grueling workout. An interesting and very nutritious option is an apple-banana smoothie, which is perfect for both breakfast and snack. And, of course, we can’t help but remember the banana-coffee classic: coffee lovers will appreciate this tasty, quickly replenishing drink.
Ingredients:
- Bananas 2 pcs.
- Milk 1 glass
- Water 0.25 cups
- Brown sugar 2 tbsp. l.
- Ice 8 cubes
Cooking method:
- In a blender, combine all ingredients except ice cubes.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding or reducing the amount of sugar.
- Serve over ice.
Banana pancakes
Many people associate banana pancakes with a leisurely and long-awaited weekend breakfast. They are very easy to prepare, and bananas add a special sweetness and aroma to the dish. The key ingredient will be puree from our bananas, which, as at first it seemed, were no longer good for anything.
If you have already tried frying banana pancakes and liked them, try adding a handful of finely chopped walnuts to the dough - you will get very appetizing nut-banana pancakes, which are best served with maple syrup.
Ingredients:
- Bananas 1.5 pcs.
- Eggs 2 pcs
- Baking powder 0.125 tsp.
- Maple syrup to taste
- Oil to taste
- Frozen berries to taste
Cooking method:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except bananas. In another bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and mix into the dough.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan and pour in some dough. Once the surface is covered with bubbles, turn over to the other side.
- Serve with maple syrup and thawed berries.
Bananas, fried in batter or just like that
This sweetness is especially loved in Asia, namely in China, so the recipe uses rice flour- it gives the dough lightness and tenderness. These bananas are very quick and easy to prepare, and they are unusual dish It will please all sweet tooths.
Overripe bananas are also perfect for frying their slices until golden brown, after rolling them in oatmeal. You can add honey to taste, but the good thing about our slightly stale bananas is that their pulp is very sweet on its own, and you are unlikely to want to add any additional sweeteners.
Banana pudding
Pudding is the king of desserts, a traditional English dish, which, thanks to its delicate texture and amazing taste has become popular all over the world. If you want to try your hand at preparing this gastronomic masterpiece, overripe bananas will come in handy for banana pudding.
Decorate the dessert using all your imagination and inspiration, and remember that the pudding is served cold.
Ingredients:
- Banana 2 pcs.
- Melted butter 100 g
- Sugar 100 g
- Flour 100 g
- Cinnamon to taste
- Eggs 2 pcs.
- Milk 2 tbsp. l.
Cooking method:
- Mix all ingredients and bake in the microwave for 8 minutes. Ready!
Banana ice cream
The recipe for this delicacy is so simple that you can’t even believe it. For those watching their figure, a diet banana ice cream recipe with just one ingredient is ideal. Ice cream made from sweet, overripe bananas with peanut butter will be very satisfying and incredibly tasty - we are sure that hardly anyone can resist such a dessert.
If this option seems too sugary to you, try making banana ice cream with crispy rice - minimum ingredients, maximum benefits!
Ingredients:
- Bananas 3 pcs.
- Cocoa 1 tbsp. l.
- Crushed nuts to taste
Cooking method:
- Cut the pre-frozen bananas into small pieces and mix with cocoa in a blender until the consistency of ice cream.
- Place in bowls, garnish with crushed nuts.
Banana Pie
Sweet banana puree makes the perfect base for pie crust. That's why you should bake it into a banana treat. For example, if you add nuts and oatmeal to the pie, you will get a tasty, healthy, almost dietary dish.
Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar 100 g
- Flour 120 g
- Butter 100 g
- Soda 0.5 tsp.
- Baking powder 0.5 tsp.
- Eggs 2 pcs.
- Ripe banana 1 pc.
- Banana slices to taste
Cooking method:
- Mix all ingredients and bake in a greased pan at 170 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- Check readiness with a toothpick.
- Before serving, garnish with banana slices.
If you have overripe bananas in the refrigerator that you forgot to eat on time, darkened and lost all their attractive appearance, do not rush to throw them in the trash. See what wonderful delicacies can be prepared from these most aromatic fruits.
1. Banana Bread with Cinnamon Center
For the test you will need:
- overripe bananas (mash) - 3 pcs.;
- butter (melt) - 1/3 tbsp.;
- sugar - 0.75 tbsp;
- egg (beaten) - 1 pc.;
- vanilla - 1 tsp;
- soda - 1 tsp;
- salt - to taste;
- flour - 1.5 tbsp.
For the filler you will need:
- sugar - 1/3 tbsp.;
- cinnamon - 1 tbsp.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a rectangular pan with butter and dust with flour. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, egg and vanilla, add baking soda and salt, and carefully add flour. Don't overdo it with stirring! In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Place half of the dough in the baking dish, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over it, add the rest of the dough and sprinkle again. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Be careful not to burn the bread!
2. French toast with banana filling
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Ingredients:
- white bread - 4 pieces;
- overripe banana (mash) - 1 pc.;
- cream cheese - 3 tbsp;
- eggs - 2 pcs.;
- milk - 80 ml;
- vanilla - 0.25 tsp;
- finely chopped nuts - 0.5 tbsp;
- sugar - 2 tbsp;
- ground cinnamon - 0.25 tsp.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 230 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with oil. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each piece of bread, almost from cover to cover. In a small bowl, combine banana and cheese. Place 1 scoop of mixture in each pocket (1 tbsp). In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix nuts, sugar and cinnamon and place on a flat plate. Dip the stuffed bread pieces well into the egg mixture until all sides are coated, then roll in the nut mixture as well. Place toast on prepared baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve the finished toast with jam, jam or syrup of your choice.
3. Banana fritters
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Ingredients:
- overripe bananas - 5 pcs.;
- sugar - 3 tbsp;
- nutmeg - 0.25 tsp;
- cinnamon - 0.25 tsp;
- vanilla extract - 0.5 tsp;
- salt - to taste;
- flour - 1 tbsp;
- vegetable oil - 1-2 tbsp;
- sugar - 1 tbsp.
Preparation:
Mash bananas with sugar and spices, stir in flour. Heat a frying pan over high heat with vegetable oil and spoon the pancakes out with a tablespoon. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Add oil to the pan if necessary. Place the finished pancakes on a paper towel to absorb excess fat. Sprinkle the dish with sugar and serve warm.
4. Banana cookies
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Cookies ingredients:
- flour - 1.5 tbsp;
- sugar - 1 tbsp.;
- soda - 0.5 tsp;
- salt - 0.5 tsp;
- nutmeg - 0.25 tsp;
- cinnamon - 0.75 tsp;
- butter - 0.75 tbsp;
- overripe bananas - 2 pcs.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- quick cereal - 1.75 tbsp.
Ingredients for glaze:
- butter, soft - 0.5 tbsp.;
- milk - 3 tbsp;
- vanilla - 2 tsp;
- powdered sugar - 450 g.
Preparation:
For the cookies, preheat the oven to 205 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients together, add the butter and chop everything with a knife. When the ingredients are smooth, add bananas, egg and cereal. Mix everything well. Spoon the dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. To make the frosting, cream the butter, add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick or thin, add either milk or powdered sugar. Cool the finished cookies and cover with glaze.
5. Banana blondies
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Cookies ingredients:
- butter (melt) - 0.5 tbsp.;
- sugar - 1 tbsp.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- vanilla - 1.5 tsp;
- salt - 0.25 tsp;
- flour - 1 tbsp;
- overripe banana (mash) - 1 pc.
Ingredients for glaze:
- butter - 0.25 tbsp;
- sugar - 0.5 tbsp;
- milk - 2 tbsp;
- powdered sugar - 1 tbsp.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a square baking dish with foil and grease with oil. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar with a mixer, add the egg, vanilla and continue mixing until smooth. Add salt, flour and banana, continue kneading. Place the finished dough into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the cake and leave to cool. For the glaze, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter, add sugar and milk, stirring, and bring to a boil, but do not let it boil. Remove the mixture from the heat, cool for 5 minutes. Add sugar with whipping movements. Spread the glaze over the crust, let it set, then cut into the cookies.
How delicious and easy it all is to make! I'll go try to make banana bread and blondies - I just have some bananas in the fridge. Have you already chosen a banana treat for your next tea party?