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| − | + | For some people, a banana might be a completely new and foreign fruit, while for others it could be a part of their daily lives. Eating a banana is relatively simple: you find the right one, peel it, and eat it. But did you know that there are lots of other ways you can eat a banana? You can eat it in your cereal or in a smoothie. You can even eat it frozen, fried, or grilled! | |
[[Category:Eating Techniques]] | [[Category:Eating Techniques]] | ||
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
| − | === Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie<ref>http://lmld.org/2016/01/01/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/</ref> === | + | === Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie<ref name="rf1">http://lmld.org/2016/01/01/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/</ref> === |
* 1 banana, peeled and sliced | * 1 banana, peeled and sliced | ||
* ½ cup (120 milliliters) yogurt | * ½ cup (120 milliliters) yogurt | ||
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* 5 to 7 ice cubes (optional) | * 5 to 7 ice cubes (optional) | ||
''Makes 2 servings'' | ''Makes 2 servings'' | ||
| − | === Frozen Banana Bites<ref>http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/copycat-trader-joes-gone-bananas/</ref> === | + | === Frozen Banana Bites<ref name="rf2">http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/copycat-trader-joes-gone-bananas/</ref> === |
* 1 banana, peeled | * 1 banana, peeled | ||
* 1 cup (175 grams) dark chocolate chips | * 1 cup (175 grams) dark chocolate chips | ||
* 2 tablespoons coconut oil | * 2 tablespoons coconut oil | ||
* 2 to 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (optional) | * 2 to 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (optional) | ||
| − | === Fried Cinnamon Bananas<ref>http://onelittleproject.com/pan-fried-cinnamon-bananas/</ref> === | + | === Fried Cinnamon Bananas<ref name="rf3">http://onelittleproject.com/pan-fried-cinnamon-bananas/</ref> === |
* 2 bananas, peeled | * 2 bananas, peeled | ||
* 2 tablespoons honey | * 2 tablespoons honey | ||
* 1 tablespoon butter | * 1 tablespoon butter | ||
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon | * ½ teaspoon cinnamon | ||
| − | === Grilled S'mores Banana<ref>http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/grilled-chocolate-banana-foil-pack</ref> === | + | === Grilled S'mores Banana<ref name="rf4">http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/grilled-chocolate-banana-foil-pack</ref> === |
* 1 banana, peeled | * 1 banana, peeled | ||
* 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows | * 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows | ||
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#Top it off with peanut butter. If you don't like peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond. You can also use some chocolate sauce instead (start with 2 tablespoons, then add more if needed). | #Top it off with peanut butter. If you don't like peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond. You can also use some chocolate sauce instead (start with 2 tablespoons, then add more if needed). | ||
#Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the smoothie is not thick enough for you, toss in 5 to 7 ice cubes. | #Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the smoothie is not thick enough for you, toss in 5 to 7 ice cubes. | ||
| − | #Pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately. You can garnish each glass with some whipped cream, or a swirl of chocolate and/or caramel sauce. <ref | + | #Pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately. You can garnish each glass with some whipped cream, or a swirl of chocolate and/or caramel sauce. <ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Making Frozen Banana Bites === | === Making Frozen Banana Bites === | ||
#Cut the banana into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. Peel the banana first, and remove any fibrous strands. Cut the banana into thin slices with a sharp knife. | #Cut the banana into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. Peel the banana first, and remove any fibrous strands. Cut the banana into thin slices with a sharp knife. | ||
#Freeze the bananas for 1 hour. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and spread the bananas across it in an even layer. | #Freeze the bananas for 1 hour. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and spread the bananas across it in an even layer. | ||
| − | #Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Give the mixture a stir, and heat for another 15 seconds. Stir it until all the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. If necessary, heat the mixture for another few seconds.<ref | + | #Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Give the mixture a stir, and heat for another 15 seconds. Stir it until all the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. If necessary, heat the mixture for another few seconds.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Set the mixture aside and take out the bananas. If you'd like, you can glue two banana slices together with some peanut butter to make mini banana sandwiches. This is completely optional, but it makes quite the treat!<ref>http://livingwellmom.com/2016/02/chunky-monkey-bites/</ref> | + | #Set the mixture aside and take out the bananas. If you'd like, you can glue two banana slices together with some peanut butter to make mini banana sandwiches. This is completely optional, but it makes quite the treat!<ref name="rf5">http://livingwellmom.com/2016/02/chunky-monkey-bites/</ref> |
#Dip the banana slices in the cooled chocolate. Once the chocolate has cooled, spear a banana slice onto a fork, and dip it into the chocolate. Use a spoon to help you pour chocolate onto any hard-to-reach areas. | #Dip the banana slices in the cooled chocolate. Once the chocolate has cooled, spear a banana slice onto a fork, and dip it into the chocolate. Use a spoon to help you pour chocolate onto any hard-to-reach areas. | ||
#* For an added touch, you can dip the banana slice into some crushed walnuts for extra protein. | #* For an added touch, you can dip the banana slice into some crushed walnuts for extra protein. | ||
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#Toss in the banana slices and fry them for 4 minutes. As the bananas cook, they will start to caramelize and turn a golden brown color. If they start to burn too fast, however, turn the heat down. | #Toss in the banana slices and fry them for 4 minutes. As the bananas cook, they will start to caramelize and turn a golden brown color. If they start to burn too fast, however, turn the heat down. | ||
#Flip the banana slices over and fry them for another 4 minutes. They are ready when both sides are a golden brown color. Be sure to have a plate ready for serving. | #Flip the banana slices over and fry them for another 4 minutes. They are ready when both sides are a golden brown color. Be sure to have a plate ready for serving. | ||
| − | #Serve the fired bananas immediately. You can serve them on their own, or with other foods, such as: French toast, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt.<ref | + | #Serve the fired bananas immediately. You can serve them on their own, or with other foods, such as: French toast, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt.<ref name="rf3" /> |
=== Making a Grilled S'more Banana === | === Making a Grilled S'more Banana === | ||
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#Slice a peeled banana open, lengthwise, and place it on a sheet of tinfoil. Be sure that you are slicing the banana inside the curve. Do not slice it all the way open, however; you want the two halves to be connected at the bottom, like a hot dog. | #Slice a peeled banana open, lengthwise, and place it on a sheet of tinfoil. Be sure that you are slicing the banana inside the curve. Do not slice it all the way open, however; you want the two halves to be connected at the bottom, like a hot dog. | ||
#Fill the banana with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. The chocolate and mini marshmallows will make a small pile on top of the banana. You can layer them, like making s'mores, or you can mix them together first. | #Fill the banana with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. The chocolate and mini marshmallows will make a small pile on top of the banana. You can layer them, like making s'mores, or you can mix them together first. | ||
| − | #Wrap the foil around the banana and grill it for 5 to 6 minutes. If you are using an oven, bake it for 5 to 6 minutes, and then broil it (uncovered) until the marshmallows are golden brown.<ref | + | #Wrap the foil around the banana and grill it for 5 to 6 minutes. If you are using an oven, bake it for 5 to 6 minutes, and then broil it (uncovered) until the marshmallows are golden brown.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#Unwrap the banana and top it with the crushed graham cracker. This is that final touch that will make the banana more s'more like. If you don't have any graham crackers, you can use any cinnamon-honey flavored crackers or cereal. | #Unwrap the banana and top it with the crushed graham cracker. This is that final touch that will make the banana more s'more like. If you don't have any graham crackers, you can use any cinnamon-honey flavored crackers or cereal. | ||
#Let the banana cool, then eat it with a spoon. The s'more like flavor makes it an ideal camping trip treat! | #Let the banana cool, then eat it with a spoon. The s'more like flavor makes it an ideal camping trip treat! | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
* You can buy bananas any time of the year, regardless of the season. | * You can buy bananas any time of the year, regardless of the season. | ||
| − | * Consider getting an "exotic" banana instead. Not all bananas are long and yellow; some are small, wide, or even colored differently.<ref>http://www.saveur.com/article/Techniques/5-Banana-Varieties</ref> For example, red bananas are smaller, softer, and sweeter than common yellow bananas, with a slight raspberry flavor. | + | * Consider getting an "exotic" banana instead. Not all bananas are long and yellow; some are small, wide, or even colored differently.<ref name="rf6">http://www.saveur.com/article/Techniques/5-Banana-Varieties</ref> For example, red bananas are smaller, softer, and sweeter than common yellow bananas, with a slight raspberry flavor. |
* Bananas are great for babies. Be sure to mash it up first, and then feed it to the baby with a small spoon. | * Bananas are great for babies. Be sure to mash it up first, and then feed it to the baby with a small spoon. | ||
* Chocolate, cinnamon, honey, or peanut butter are great pairings for bananas. | * Chocolate, cinnamon, honey, or peanut butter are great pairings for bananas. | ||
| − | * Bananas contain tryptophan, which can help increase the body's serotonin levels and help overcome depression.<ref>https://engemannshc.usc.edu/be-well-and-eat-bananas/</ref> | + | * Bananas contain tryptophan, which can help increase the body's serotonin levels and help overcome depression.<ref name="rf7">https://engemannshc.usc.edu/be-well-and-eat-bananas/</ref> |
| − | * Bananas help aid digestion. They can also curb appetite, reducing binging, and aide weight loss.<ref | + | * Bananas help aid digestion. They can also curb appetite, reducing binging, and aide weight loss.<ref name="rf7" /> |
| − | * Eat a banana as a post workout snack to help regain lost energy.<ref>http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/snacks/low-calorie/after-workout-snacks/</ref> | + | * Eat a banana as a post workout snack to help regain lost energy.<ref name="rf8">http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/snacks/low-calorie/after-workout-snacks/</ref> |
| − | * Bananas are full of potassium, which can help reduce menstrual cramps!<ref>http://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health-pictures/foods-that-help-fight-pms.aspx#08</ref> | + | * Bananas are full of potassium, which can help reduce menstrual cramps!<ref name="rf9">http://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health-pictures/foods-that-help-fight-pms.aspx#08</ref> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
