Recipes with Bananas

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Published: 08/13/2008 - Updated: 10/16/2018

• Author: Nayeli Reyes

Bananas are the fruit of a plant that is huge and an extraordinary source of vitamin A, potassium and iron. Bananas stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood , contributing significantly to heal anemia. This fruit has the ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks and high pressure.

Bananas are used in the kitchen because they also gives a tropical touch for  feel. To learn more you can check our Natural Health Blog .

Banana pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 bananas
• One cup of water
• 1 cup of whole wheat or spelt
• 6 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 liter of olive oil cold pressed

Procedure

1. The bananas are cut and allowed to stand with three tablespoons of brown sugar.
2. Mix the flour with the remaining sugar , gradually knead with water.
3. Beat egg whites and yolks, incorporating them into the mixture .
4. Integrate very well together with the yeast .
5. Add the mashed bananas or somewhat cut into pieces – to taste of each.
6. Leave for between half an hour .
7. Fry in the pan. When they are golden , take them out and put in a bowl with paper towels.
8. Serve cold. You can serve with honey or buttermilk .

Banana cake

Ingredients

• 7 bananas almost green
• Two sticks of butter .
• Four boxes of cream cheese.
• A cup of sweet cream (optional)
• Four tablespoons of vegetable broth to taste.
• mozzarella cheese, half cup .
• onion, sweet pepper, chives and cilantro to taste.

Procedure

1. Boil the bananas with salt (a teaspoon).
2. Drain , then cool down and grate .
3. Cook with margarine , onion , chili, chives , cilantro , until lightly brown .
4. Add the broth, cream and finally sweet cream cheese .
5. Add half a cup of cheese into squares and pass to mold.
6. Add the missing cheese and place in the pan until brown .
7. Estimated time about twenty minutes at 300 degrees .

Banana soy stew

Ingredients

• 3 cups of precooked soy meat
• 4 bananas sliced
• 8 tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 slice of onion
• The juice of half an orange
• half teaspoon of cumin
• 1 sprig of parsley
• raisins and olives to taste

Procedure

1. Sauté soy with orange juice .
2. Blend the tomatoes with a piece of raw onion and garlic
3. Add sauce to soy
4. Mix the garlic with the cumin with water.
5. Put the bananas, olives and parsley branch with soy garlic seasoning and leave to boil a little.
6. Mix the sauce and bananas.
7. Serve hot .

Banana and chocolate truffle cake

Ingredients

For the base

• 250 gr. of coverage Chocolate
• 6 eggs
• 100 ml . of cream
• 50 gr. of brown sugar
• Butter

For caramelized bananas

• 3 bananas not so mature
• 150 gr . of Water
• 100 ml . of brown sugar
• A few drops of lemon juice
• Extra virgin olive oil

For the cover

• 300 gr. of coverage Chocolate
• 600 ml . of cream

To decorate 

• Cocoa powder
• Mint leaves
• Raspberries

Preparation

1. For the cake, separate the yolks from the whites and beat them with electric whisk .
2. When mounted , add sugar and mounting them is a little longer.
3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave . Stir occasionally .
4. Place the cream in the microwave and wait to cold.
5. Add the chocolate , stirring constantly .
6. Add the egg yolks and continue to mix until a smooth dough .
7. Pour the chocolate over the egg whites and mix gently with stirring motion .
8. Pour batter into a greased baking pan with a little butter . Introduce into the oven at 175 ° C for 25-30 minutes .
9. Let cool, unmold and crush slightly with your hands.

To caramelize the bananas

1. Put the sugar in a pan.
2. Add water and a few drops of lemon juice.
3. When taking color, peel and slice the bananas into slices, and add them to the pan.
4. Pass them to a greased baking paper with a little oil and let cool .
5. To the cover, put the cream in a saucepan and boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate . Stir until chocolate dispose. Chill the mixture in the fridge and mount an electric whisk .
6. Spread the slices of bananas on the cake .
7. Put the truffle into a pastry bag and decorate the surface.
8. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and garnish with mint leaves and a raspberry . The banana is a very delicate fruit so it is advisable to purchase small quantities. Do not recommend storing in the refrigerator because besides losing scent also deteriorates external appearance ( turn black ) .

Banana and tofu croquettes

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 bananas
• Manchego Cheese
• Breadcrumbs
• Salt to taste
• A cup of crumbledtofu
• Oil

Preparation

1. In a saucepan with water, empty sliced bananas unpeeled
2. When are tender, remove from water and remove the shell .
3. Place in a bowl and mash until a paste.
4. Integrate tofu .
5. In a pan, put oil and once it is hot, croquettes are emptied.
6. Grab a slice of banana and wrap a piece of cheese , breaded with bread crumbs and fry .
7. Remove when golden brown and serve hot.

• Nayeli Reyes

  Nayeli is an expert cook, with the title of Chef by the International Culinary School of Guadalajara (Mexico), where she obtained the honorable mention for her great talent and dedication. In Biomanantial.com she presents her best recipes so that we can prepare them easily.