Cake, pie, mousse, crumble, ice cream… There are many dessert options with banana that can be part of your menu. But, when the objective is to improve the sugar and improve the diet, it is very important to select the ingredients used. To help you in this matter, we have separated 4 ideas of banana sweets (made with honey, demerara sugar, cinnamon and light ingredients) that are mouth-watering and can be included in a healthy diet.
- Simple banana jam
To prepare a simple and healthy banana candy, the ideal is not to use refined sugar, but more nutritious options (such as molasses or demerara sugar) and even spice it up with spices that add flavor, such as cinnamon powder.
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- ¼ cup of water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons of demerara sugar or 2 tablespoons of xylitol
- Cinnamon powder
To start, cut the banana into medium slices and transfer to a pan over low heat. Stir for 2 minutes, add the water, the cinnamon stick, the sugar (or the xylitol) and keep stirring until the banana melts, turns into a pureed consistency and drops from the bottom of the pan. Transfer the candy to a container, add powdered cinnamon to taste on top and serve warm. It is delicious!
- Banana pancake with peanut butter
How about making a sweet pancake for dessert or even an afternoon snack? The combination of banana and peanut butter, in particular, is rich in protein, fiber, potassium and can add a lot to the diet of those who exercise regularly.
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 1 egg
- Cinnamon powder to taste
- Honey to taste
- 1 tablespoon of whole peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
- Unflavored coconut oil to grease the pan
To start, place the banana in a bowl and mash it well with a fork. Add egg and mix. Then add the powdered cinnamon, honey to taste and keep stirring. Add the peanut butter, oatmeal and mix again until everything is smooth. In a non-stick skillet, put a little coconut oil and leave on low heat. Pour in pancake batter, then fry both sides. When serving, you can add a little more honey and cinnamon powder to taste. It makes your mouth water!
- Banana mug cake
When it comes to making a dessert faster, mug cake recipes are great choices. The banana and cinnamon mixture, in particular, is very tasty, rich in vitamins, minerals and also acts as a natural thermogenic (helps to speed up metabolism). To give the dough the right point, our tip is to bet on the combination of wholemeal flour with oat flour.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of wholemeal flour
- 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
- Honey
To prepare, place the banana in the mug and mash it well with a fork. Add the other ingredients and mix until it forms a smooth cream. Microwave for 3 minutes and, at the end, sprinkle a little more powdered cinnamon. Ready!
- Banana ice cream
Making homemade ice cream is simpler than it sounds, you know? The combination of frozen banana with milk – without sugar or sweetener – is already very tasty and simple to prepare. To further enhance the recipe, our suggestion is to use peanut butter, cinnamon or even a little cocoa powder. There are different versions of this recipe that are delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 bananas cut into frozen slices
- cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of whole peanut butter with cocoa
- Crushed almonds (optional)
To prepare, place the bananas, milk and peanut butter in a blender. Beat until it forms a very creamy and homogeneous mixture. When serving, a good tip is to sprinkle crushed almonds on top.
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