Showing posts with label banana recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label banana recipes. Show all posts
In another attempt at a healthy snack, I started out briskly getting my ducks in a row - peeling the plantains, preheating the oven and pulling out the mandoline slicer, convincing myself "This time I will use this slicer without chopping off a chunk of my finger". Just as I was thinking so, ouch! A pool of blood and again, there goes a little piece of myself. Never once have I used my mandoline slicer without an accident, but on the bright side, I can take pride in my perseverance! Well, at least the results were worth all this trouble :)
Ingredients:
plantain (raw banana) - 2 large
red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp (adjust according to taste)
cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - a pinch
oil - 2 tbsp
salt - 1 tsp (adjust according to taste)
Method:
Peel and slice the plantains evenly (without hurting your fingers unlike me ;) Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Add plantain slices and mix well, just to allow the seasoning to coat the plantain slices. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees (Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes to make it crispy.
Notes:
Baking times vary from oven to oven. Bake for lesser time if you like it soft instead of crispy.
Ingredients:
plantain (raw banana) - 2 large
red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp (adjust according to taste)
cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - a pinch
oil - 2 tbsp
salt - 1 tsp (adjust according to taste)
Method:
Peel and slice the plantains evenly (without hurting your fingers unlike me ;) Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Add plantain slices and mix well, just to allow the seasoning to coat the plantain slices. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees (Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes to make it crispy.
Notes:
Baking times vary from oven to oven. Bake for lesser time if you like it soft instead of crispy.
Having received the two jars of honey I won in the Raw Honey Contest on Foodie Blogroll in October, I tried out these healthy holiday cookies. They turned out great - lightly sweet, soft but crunchy with the oats and nuts. Happy New Year!
This goes to Aipi's Veggie/Fruit a month - Bananas event ideated by Priya.
Ingredients:
wheat flour - 2 cups
baking powder - 1 tsp
baking soda - 1/2 tsp
oats - 1/2 cup
honey - 1/2 cup
banana - 1 large, ripe
canola oil - 2/3 cup
yogurt - 1/2 cup
dried cranberries - 1 cup
pecans - 3/4 cup (broken)
walnuts - 1/4 cup (broken)
Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (Fahrenheit). Sieve flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon together. In a separate bowl, blend honey, banana, yogurt and canola oil together with a hand blender. Then, add the flour mixture, slowly stirring it in. Fold in the oats, cranberries, pecans and walnuts. Place tablespoonfuls of the mixture on a greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
This goes to Aipi's Veggie/Fruit a month - Bananas event ideated by Priya.
Ingredients:
wheat flour - 2 cups
baking powder - 1 tsp
baking soda - 1/2 tsp
oats - 1/2 cup
honey - 1/2 cup
banana - 1 large, ripe
canola oil - 2/3 cup
yogurt - 1/2 cup
dried cranberries - 1 cup
pecans - 3/4 cup (broken)
walnuts - 1/4 cup (broken)
Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (Fahrenheit). Sieve flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon together. In a separate bowl, blend honey, banana, yogurt and canola oil together with a hand blender. Then, add the flour mixture, slowly stirring it in. Fold in the oats, cranberries, pecans and walnuts. Place tablespoonfuls of the mixture on a greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Labels:
banana recipes,
eggless baking,
from the oven,
healthy recipes,
snacks,
sweets
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Smoothies are my family's favorite choice of a simple meal. This recipe is an attempt to make it wholesome, with the succulence of fruits, the richness of milk, the goodness of grain and the cheer of chocolate.
This smoothie goes to the Virtual Party - Beverages event.
Ingredients: (serves 1)
ripe banana - 1 large
raspberries - 1/2 cup
hot cocoa mix - 2 tbsp
flax seeds - 1 tbsp (ground)
milk - 1 cup
ice chips - a few
Method:
Blend and Enjoy!
Note: If the sweetness in the fruits and cocoa mix are not sufficient, add a little honey.
Having had a late snack, I wasn't hungry at dinner night, but very tired and sleepy. Now, skipping dinner would mean waking up and rambling around for a midnight snack. The luscious fruits presented the perfect option for a quick, healthy, light and filling dinner!
banana - 1
blueberries - 1 cup
peach - 1/2
milk - 1 cup
ground flaxseed - 2 tsp
honey - 1 tbsp
ice cubes - a few (optional)
Method
Blend all the non-topping ingredients, top it with a little whipped cream if you like and serve fresh!
I make this when I need a snack that stays on for a couple of days. The bananas makes it flavorful and the nuts add a crunch in between. Without much fat and naturally sweetened in part by raisins and bananas, this is the perfect candidate for someone in search of a healthy snack.
Ingredients:
wheat flour - 1 1/2 cups
ripe bananas - 2 large
walnut (broken) - 1/2 cup
raisins - 1/2 cup
honey - 1/2 cup
canola oil - 3/4 cup
vanilla essence - 1 tsp
baking powder - 1 tsp
baking soda - 1/2 tsp
Method:
Sift flour with baking powder and baking soda. (I repeat it a couple of times). Preheat oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a hand blender. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes (until skewer comes out clean).
Labels:
banana recipes,
eggless baking,
from the oven,
healthy recipes,
sweets
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