Everyone has overripe bananas at home. Instead of throwing them away and wasting them, use them for the preparation of different delicious recipes and for other original purposes.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Banana Bread
Banana bread is a traditional and highly regarded dish. For this recipe you will only need a few ingredients that you probably already have at home.
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas reduced to a pulp
- 180 g of flour
- 150 g of brown sugar
- 225 ml of milk
- 30 g of butter
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla
- 150 g chopped chocolate, dried fruit, nuts (optional)
Step 2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees
Step 3. Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl
So if you want, add the chocolate, dried fruit or nuts.
Step 4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking sheet
Alternatively, use a cake pan or muffin molds depending on how you prefer to serve the bread.
Step 5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread
For muffins, bake for 25-30 minutes.
Step 6. Let the bread cool in the pan
Enjoy your meal!
Method 2 of 5: Green Milkshake
Green milkshakes are very nutritious, light and easy to prepare foods.
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
In addition to a couple of ripe bananas, for the recipe you will need:
- 1 large handful of chopped spinach or kale
- 250 g of plain yogurt
- 1 generous spoonful of peanut butter
- 1 apple cut into small pieces
- 200 g of cow, soy or almond milk
- Cinnamon and honey (just enough)
Step 2. Combine all ingredients with a blender or mixer
If necessary, turn off the blender every 20 seconds to mix any remaining food on the rim with a rubber spatula.
Step 3. Pour the mixture into a glass
If you want, add a handful of grains, berries or whipped cream.
Method 3 of 5: Banana and Nuts Ice Cream without Milk
An alternative and inexpensive banana ice cream recipe for those with lactose intolerance, or a vegan recipe using vanilla instead of honey.
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
- 2 or 3 very ripe bananas
- 170 ml of water, soy or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 35 g of chopped dried fruit
Step 2. Mash the bananas
Place them in a resealable plastic bag and store them in the freezer overnight.
Step 3. Mix the bananas with the liquid until you get a creamy consistency
Before mixing bananas, wait for them to soften.
Step 4. Mix the honey and dried fruit
Pour into a bowl.
Step 5. Enjoy your meal
Method 4 of 5: Plant Supplement
If you have a green thumb, why not use bananas to take care of your beautiful plants? Mixed with water, bananas will naturally nourish both indoor and outdoor plants.
Step 1. Peel a banana
Set the peel aside and reduce the banana to a pulp by adding 110ml of water.
Step 2. Dig up some soil from your garden next to a plant that needs extra nourishment
Pour the banana mixture into the soil.
Step 3. Put the peel of the fruit in a jar full of water to create a nourishing "juice"
Step 4. Mix one part of "banana juice" with five parts of water
Step 5. Feed the mixture to the plants regularly
Step 6. Continue adding fresh water to the banana jar to replenish the supply
Method 5 of 5: Butterfly Food
As a result of exploiting their natural habitat, monarch butterflies need help more than ever. Ripe bananas are perfect to use as a supplement to their food.
Step 1. Mix the following ingredients in a bowl to create nutritious food for the butterflies:
- 3 very ripe bananas in mush
- 1 or 2 cans of beer
- 500 g of white sugar
- 250 ml of maple syrup
- 225 ml of fruit juice
- 1 small glass of rum
Step 2. Spread the mixture on trees, logs or stones
Alternatively, dip a sponge in the liquid and attach it to a tree branch.
Advice
- Take leftovers from the frozen banana for the ice cream recipe and use them as ice cubes for smoothies.
- Apply some banana puree on the face, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse first with warm water and then with cold water to immediately reduce the appearance of the pores.
- In addition to banana bread, there are many other recipes for using overripe bananas, such as cakes, muffins, etc.
- Rub the inside of the banana peel on the shoes and polish with a cloth.
