Banana comes from South India. Bananas are one of the most ancient fruits on earth, as they have been cultivated from the IV century BC. According to scientists this plant had emerged in South – East Asia culture before the rice and cane sugar did.
Banana is a perishable product. At the same time, the fruit does not like refrigerators. At temperatures below 10 degrees banana will not ripen. So, remember that green banana begins to rapidly turn yellow only at room temperature. Moreover the smaller fruit size, the better is the flavor.
Banana is a nutritious product. 100 g of bananas contains 99 calories. Therefore the fruit is recommended to athletes. Sugar contained in banana is quickly absorbed by the human body. This makes it easier for athletes to regain strength. As for dried bananas it is better to eat them in moderation: 100 g contains 285 calories.
Banana fruit pulp contains a lot of sucrose, vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, E, carotene, enzymes, minerals (especially potassium) are organic acids (malic acid predominates), fiber, volatile oil, starch.
According to researchers, 1 fruit has human daily potion of potassium and magnesium. It is even considered that this amount is sufficient to avoid a heart attack. However you have to be careful with green banana as it is poorly digested according to expert.
When buying bananas and other fruits like make sure there are no dark spots. Never store bananas in the refrigerator because they turn black at low temperatures.
Banana dessert recipes
Bananas, orange and strawberry salad
Slice 3 bananas, 3 oranges and 200 grams of strawberries. Mix in a salad bowl with the juice of 2 oranges. Sprinkle with nuts. Possible without the strawberries!
Banana fritters
Mash 2 or 3 soft bananas, add 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of yogurt (yogurt), ½ teaspoon of hydrated soda, sugar and salt. Pour the flour enough to make stiff dough. Fry on medium heat with pan. Serve with banana sauce: mash banana with cream, add liquid honey or thick banana syrup.
Banana apple pie
Put 170 g of flour, 110 grams of sugar, 110 grams of oil in a bowl and mixer it. Peel and slice 560 g of apples and put it in a backing form with 2 chopped bananas. Top with pastry and bake for 30 – 40 min.
Banana icicles
Cut 2 small slightly unripe bananas in half and put on wooden sticks for shish kebabs. Dip in melted chocolate, roll in and sprinkled sugar. Put in the freezer for 1.5 hours.
Baked bananas
Cut 4 large unpeeled bananas in half lengthwise. Cover them with a mixture of nuts and dried apricots halves. Sprinkle with honey and cinnamon. Wrap in foil. Bake for 20 minutes at 190 g S/375 F / Gas Mark 5. Unwrap and serve with sour cream.
Banana Cake
Mash 55g of butter and 140g of sugar together. Slowly add 2 eggs and 225g of sifted flour, a pinch of salt and 2 bananas mashed with a fork. Put the mixture into a deep pan and bake at 190 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes until golden brown.
Banana cocktail
Mix two scoops of ice cream, 2 bananas, a little honey and 2 tablespoons of yogurt and blender it. Add ice cold milk and blender until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and add ice.
Popular Banana dessert – Banana muffins with walnuts
Sift 350g flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder. Add 100g of sugar and ¼ tsp of salt. Melt 115 gr butter and whip with 2 eggs and 300ml of milk. Add 2 mashed bananas, 80g melted white chocolate and 40 g of walnuts. Put it into cupcake tins and bake at 200 C for 20 minutes TECH.
Best Banana dessert – Cakes with chocolate and bananas
Take a small sheet of puff pastry. Spread a thick layer of peanut butter, cover with slices of banana and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in hot oven until ready for 15 – 20 min.
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