Easy Banana Recipes for Leftover Bananas
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around sharing easy and simple recipes for using leftover ripe bananas. Participants discuss various banana bread recipes and their personal experiences with them.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, asks for easy recipes to use leftover bananas, expressing a desire to incorporate more fruit into their husband's diet.
- Another participant shares their grandmother's recipe and suggests freezing bananas until a recipe is available.
- One participant mentions using Betty Crocker's recipe, describing it as fail-proof and suitable for baking in a mini loaf pan.
- A participant provides a detailed recipe for Banana Nut Bread, including specific ingredients and baking instructions.
- One participant shares a highly requested recipe for Chocolate Banana Bread, highlighting its ingredients and preparation time.
- Another participant links to a well-reviewed banana bread recipe, suggesting the addition of nuts.
- One participant describes their favorite recipe, Indescribably Delicious Banana Bread, detailing both the batter and topping preparation.
- Several participants express their fondness for Allrecipes, with one noting it as their favorite site for recipes.
- One participant humorously suggests making multiple recipes if enough bananas are available.
- Another participant shares a light-hearted reference to a children's show related to bananas, adding a personal touch to the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of recipes and personal preferences without indicating agreement on a single best recipe.
Contextual Notes
Participants share recipes and personal experiences, reflecting a community interest in utilizing leftover bananas in creative ways.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for simple and diverse banana recipes may find this thread helpful for inspiration and ideas.
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Banana Nut Bread
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp milk
1/2 cup nuts (I use walnuts)
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp baking soda
1tbsp vinegar
Pre-heat oven to 350. Cream the butter, sugar, and eggs together. Add mashed bananas. Stir in flour and nuts. In a separate bowl (Prep bowl), mix baking soda, vinegar & milk in that order. Add to the banana mixture. Pour into a bread pan and bake for 1 hour.
For mini- loaves and bread muffins test the bread at 40 minutes.
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Chocolate Banana Bread
Submitted by: Tracie P.
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 451 members Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Yields: 24 servings
"This banana bread features cocoa, chocolate chips, sour cream and a bit of vanilla extract."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
6 bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder
1 cup lite sour cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate
chips
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.
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EXTREME BANANA NUT BREAD
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups white sugar
2 cups mashed overripe bananas
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in the bananas, eggs, and walnuts until well blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir just until blended. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture. Ideally, refrigerate the loaves for 2 hours or more before serving.
Debbie
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Here's my favoritejrstephens said:
Indescribably Delicious Banana Bread
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Topping, put on after baking:
6 tablespoons butter
10 tablespoons dark brown sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 cup or more, chopped pecans
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Batter:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 very ripe bananas, mashed *
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons buttermilk
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350°
Cream butter and sugar. Mash bananas, beat 2 eggs and add to the bananas with vanilla and buttermilk; mix well and add to creamed butter and sugar.
Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to banana mixture, beat well.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until bread pulls away from sides of pan. Cool.
To prepare Topping: Melt butter in saucepan. Add sugar and milk. Cook until very syrupy. Remove from heat and add chopped pecans. Pour over bread spreading to all the corners and place under broiler until bubbly and brown. Watch VERY VERY closely. This can burn in seconds. Done just right it is heavenly.
Yield 2 loaves
*I use the rottenest bananas I can find! Sometimes they are so black, my husband throws em out. That's just how ripe they are!
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And for those of you that know Veggie Tales, this conversation reminded me of "The Englishman Who Went Up the Hill and Came Down With All the Bananas" in King George and the Ducky. Hey... what can I say... my kids are little and they LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their veggies (well, as long as the veggies sing and dance. The ones that are served at the table they won't touch!)
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ChefBeckyD said:
A similar site that I *love* is http://www.recipezaar.com I also like Epicurious.com: Recipes, Menus, Cooking Articles & Food Guides site too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some easy banana recipes for leftover bananas?
Some easy recipes include banana bread, banana pancakes, banana smoothies, banana muffins, and banana oatmeal cookies. These recipes are simple to make and utilize ripe bananas effectively.
How can I make banana bread with leftover bananas?
To make banana bread, mash 2-3 ripe bananas and mix them with 1/3 cup melted butter. Stir in 1 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt, then mix in 1 1/2 cups of flour. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes.
Can I freeze leftover bananas for later use?
Yes, you can freeze leftover bananas! Simply peel them and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months and are perfect for smoothies or baking when you're ready to use them.
What are some healthy banana recipes for leftover bananas?
Healthy options include banana oatmeal, banana yogurt parfaits, and banana energy bites made with oats, nut butter, and honey. These recipes are nutritious and make great snacks or breakfast options.
How can I incorporate leftover bananas into smoothies?
To incorporate leftover bananas into smoothies, blend 1-2 ripe bananas with your choice of milk or yogurt, a handful of spinach or kale, and other fruits like berries or mango. This creates a delicious and nutritious smoothie that's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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