By Cara Beth Smith
They are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world, and can be prepared in so many ways. With thousands of varieties and many health benefits, this yellow fruit has widespread popularity. Wednesday, April 19th is National Banana Day!
In honor of the upcoming holiday, we have found some yummy banana recipes. Some are unique and creative, and some are classics.
BANANA PUDDING
Trisha Yearwood’s banana pudding recipe takes less than an hour to prepare and requires less than ten ingredients. It includes a homemade meringue topping that is sure to impress. Full recipe: Banana Pudding (pictured above)
BANANA BREAD
Banana bread is one of the most popular and well known banana recipes. With chocolate chips and chocolate glaze, this recipe is a delicious spin on the traditional banana bread. This recipe was shared by the Food Network Kitchen and is ranked as an “easy” recipe. It takes a little longer to make than the banana pudding recipe above, but I bet it is worth the wait! Full recipe: Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Glaze
FRENCH TOAST BANANAS FOSTER
French Toast Bananas Foster sounds like the perfect brunch dish to impress your family and friends! This is another easy recipe that takes less than one hour to prepare from start to finish, according to Guy Fieri with Food Network. Full recipe: Texas French Toast Bananas Foster
YOGURT BANANA POPS
This one sounds like the perfect treat for a hot day – yogurt banana pops. This is a quick and simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients and minimal prep time… you just have to be patient while the banana pops freeze! Full recipe: Yogurt Banana Pops
Bananas are well-loved. According to the Farmers Almanac, roughly 96% of American households purchase bananas at least once per month. They are grown from a bulb, not a seed, and harvested year-round. “Bananas were first brought to the United States in 1876 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. The exotic fruits were wrapped in foil and sold for 10¢ apiece (roughly $1.70 in today’s dollars),” The Farmers Almanac shared online.
There are endless possibilities for delicious dishes containing the yellow fruit, and you can enjoy them any time of day! With your meal, as a snack, for dessert…
However you choose to recognize National Banana Day, we hope it is delicious!
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