There are plenty of recipes that are prepared even with the most mature bananas, those that we usually discard because they are more black than yellow? As bananas ripen, they become sweeter and acquire a softer texture that makes them particularly suitable for recipes like custards and other snacks. Need some ideas for cooking your overripe bananas instead of throwing them away. We’ve got 10!
Caramelized bananas
Delicious pan-fried bananas made with sugar and butter. You can slice the bananas or even cut them into halves lengthwise. Serve with ice cream, oatmeal or a simple yogurt.
Grilled bananas
Ever thought about making fruit skewers? Try them with bananas! Just stick them with a wooden skewer and cook them on the grill or on a griddle. Cook them whole or in bite-size pieces on the skewer. Once they are ready and still hot, sprinkle them with powdered sugar, honey or maple syrup.
Baked bananas
A quick dessert that children always love. That’s because these bananas are filled with chocolate and marshmallows. Peel a banana and cut it in half lengthwise without dividing it completely. Put chocolate chips and mini marshmallows inside and then wrap everything with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 350° F for about 10 minutes, just enough time to melt the filling.
Banana Pancakes
It's a simple, healthy and quick recipe. Make pancakes by crushing two ripe bananas and mixing them with two eggs. Don't whisk, don't whip. Just stir. This mixture is then cooked on a non-stick pan like you would for pancakes.
Smoothies
You can always make excellent smoothies with overripe bananas by just adding more fruit. If you freeze them instead, your smoothies will be extra refreshing and tasty — almost like an ice cream but without the cream and sugar.
Frozen smoothie
Want an even more delicious recipe? Blend a banana with frozen cubes of almond milk, peanut butter and hazelnut cream. A super nutritious snack for an energizing and delicious break!
Banana Oatmeal
If you like oatmeal for breakfast, add a ripe banana to the milk and oatmeal. Cook all the ingredients together for a creamier texture. Add some more banana slices, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, nuts or seeds and peanut butter on top!
French toast
French toast is a weekend brunch treat. Crispy, warm french toast stuffed with bananas and hazelnut cream fried in butter. To make this recipe, buy some french toast bread and top with crushed bananas and hazelnuts or almond cream. Or even jam! Press another piece of toast on top like a sandwich and close around the filling with your fingers. Next, dip each stuffed toast piece in a mixture of milk and beaten eggs (1 egg and a glass of milk or cream whisked together). Fry in a pan with a knob of butter and then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with maple syrup and more banana slices.
Breakfast cake
Add a crushed ripe banana to the dough for a simple breakfast cake. You can even add it to an apple pie, yogurt or doughnut recipe! You'll fall in love with the firmer, moist texture of the dough. And with a pinch of cinnamon, you can’t go wrong!
Fried bananas
Did you know you can also make sweet and savory fried appetizers with bananas? Cut the bananas into slices and dip them in a batter prepared by mixing three tablespoons of water with two tablespoons of honey, 60 g of flour, 1 egg and a pinch of baking soda or yeast. If you want to make the savory version, remove the honey and add a pinch of salt and some smoked paprika to the batter. Fry everything in hot seed oil.