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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    15 fantastic recipes for brown bananas

    Published: Jun 22, 2020. Modified: Mar 9, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    Here's the thing, brown bananas really sneak up on you. One minute they are all yellow and lovely and next second- they are brown and unworthy of the fruit bowl. But I've got your back, with 15 fantastic recipes for brown bananas!

    15 fantastic recipes for brown bananas with images of different recipes

    Why I love baking with bananas

    You will be surprised what you can use brown bananas in! In fact, I tend to try and freeze them- whole and unpeeled just before they go brown, just to use in different recipes.

    • bananas add sweetness to recipes, reducing the amount of sugar needed
    • bananas are great for sneaking extra veggies in as the flavour disguises them
    • bananas can be used in place of eggs as a binding agent in recipes

    So before you go bananas, get baking!

    Expert tips for preserving bananas and FAQs

    How can I stop bananas going brown?

    Refrigerating them before they get their first brown spots will keep them fresh.

    How can I preserve bananas in the freezer?

    The best way is to pop them into the freezer whole, unpeeled. The peel acts as a barrier for freezer burn. This is the best way to preserve them for things where they will be needed

    Can I chop bananas before freezing?

    Yes! Especially if you want to use them in smoothies etc.I freeze them until solid on a tray and then transfer to ziploc bags or containers.

    Can I puree bananas for freezing?

    Yes! And this is a great way to ensure they defrost well.

    What about banana chips?

    Banana chips are awesome and are quick and easy to make. I do them in the dehydrator for approx 12 hours. I have an Optimum P200 Dehydrator (this is an affiliate link)

    15 fantastic recipes for brown bananas

    Healthy Banana Oat Muffins
    These one bowl banana oat muffins are awesome for breakfast or lunchboxes and contain no added refined sugar! Freezer friendly and delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Air fryer banana fritters
    These healthier air fryer banana fritters are quick and easy to make and really yummy! They cook quickly and are much healthier than deep fried alternatives.
    Check out this recipe
    air fryer banana fritters
    Avocado banana muffins
    These avocado banana muffins are perfect for kids- you can't even tell they are smuggling good stuff! Double choc for extra kid friendliness, but low in sugar!
    Check out this recipe
    No added sugar lunchbox banana cake
    This lunchbox banana cake has no added sugar but still tastes amazing!
    Check out this recipe
    Choc chip banana bread
    Choc chip banana bread with no added extra refined sugar. Super yummy, easy make and freezer friendly. Great for the lunchbox!
    Check out this recipe
    choc chip banana bread
    Best Ever Banana Bread
    The best ever banana bread you can find! Delicious and perfect as an afternoon snack.
    Check out this recipe
    best ever banana bread
    Banana smoothie cupcakes
    Banana smoothie cupcakes, perfect for the lunchbox, easy to make and really yummy. Freezer friendly and kid friendly!
    Check out this recipe
    banana smoothie cupcakes
    Healthy banana oat mini loaves
    healthy banana oat mini loaves, perfect for the lunchbox and awesome as a breakfast food! No added sugar and the goodness of wholemeal and oats help to make these high in fibre and really yummy!
    Check out this recipe
    healthy banana oat mini loaves
    4 ingredient weetbix banana cinnamon cookies
    4 ingredient weetbix banana cinnamon cookies perfect in the lunchbox, freezer friendly and easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    snack time? 4 ingredients weetbix banana cinnamon cookies
    Blueberry Banana Bread
    Blueberry banana bread, this recipe is perfect for the lunchbox, refined sugar and dairy free and great in the freezer!
    Check out this recipe
    blueberry banana bread on a plate
    Low sugar banana and strawberry bread
    Low sugar banana and strawberry bread, perfect for the lunchbox and freezable in slices. 
    Check out this recipe
    This low sugar banana and strawberry bread ticks all the boxes for lunchboxes! Low in sugar, freezer friendly and a quick easy recipe the kids will love.
    Tropical banana and pineapple oat bars
    Egg free and dairy free, this recipe for tropical banana and pineapple oat bars is perfect for breakfast or even in the lunchbox.  Freezer friendly and super kid friendly.
    Check out this recipe
    Tropical banana and pineapple oat bars: dairy free, egg free and refined sugar free. The perfect make and freeze recipe for breakfast. Great for breakfast on the go!
    Tropical papaya and banana bread
    This delicious, freezer friendly, kid friendly tropical papaya and banana bread is perfect for the lunchbox.
    Check out this recipe
    tropical papaya and banana bread
    Date and banana muffins, no added sugar!
    Date and banana muffins, no added sugar! Perfect for the lunchbox and ideal for an afternoon snack. Yummy and freezer friendly. Kid favourite!
    Check out this recipe
    muffins in a pan and on a wire rack
    Banana choc chip mini muffins, egg free, no extra added sugar
    Egg free banana choc chip mini muffins, freezer friendly delicious recipe with yummy choc chips. Kid friendly!
    Check out this recipe
    egg free banana choc chip
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