Bananas are one of our favorite fruits for weight lossthey come with a convenient, on-the-go packaging.
Which is why we just had to find out new and unique ways we could eat more of them.
is the perfect addition to meals and snacks that are both delicious and nutritious.
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It’s so easy, it requires just 2 ingredients: bananas and eggs.
In a blender, combine two large eggs and one ripe banana.
(For fluffier pancakes, add 18 teaspoon of baking powder).
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Cook as you do with traditional flapjacks!
Because bananas are a particularly starchy fruit, they easily substitute flour in this breakfast staple.
Now, find out where they rank in our report,25 Popular FruitsRanked By Sugar Content!
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Banana Coconut Chia Pudding
We here at Eat This, Not That!
are big fans of the chia trend.
Top with shaved dark chocolate for a little extra indulgence.
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For more recipes, check out these45 Best-Ever Chia Pudding Recipes for Weight Loss.
To make the dark chocolate sauce, combine 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil and 1-12 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder.
Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
Separately, melt 5 ounces of dark chocolate in the microwave, then stir into the banana mixture.
This high-protein, low-carb treat will make its way onto your dessert plate more than once.
Always in a rush in the morning?
Just boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
Add one cup of steel-cut oats and simmer for 1 minute.
Cover the pot, allow it to cool, and then store overnight in the fridge.
Make a Fruit Kabob
Looking to shrink your waist?
Skip out on those oreos and indulge in nature’s candy.
Aside from being super low-cal and fat-free, these fruit kabobs are teeming with vitamins and minerals.
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Oh, and did we also mention it’s good for gut health?
Top Off Your Cereal
Having trouble sleeping?
One simple solution could be eating a bowl of cereal, milk, and bananas before bed.
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For starters, bananas are an excellent source of potassium and magnesium, two muscle-relaxing minerals.
Plus, bananas and milk contain tryptophan, the precursor to sleep-regulating hormones serotonin and melatonin.
What’s so nice about this frozen dessert?
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Spoon into a bowl and fold in bits of dark chocolate and walnuts.
Freeze for about 15 more minutes.
One bite, and you’ll never go back to that other tub.
This elevated take on your favorite snack-time treat will become the new star of your Instagram feed.
Top with chia seeds and pistachios or some shredded coconut.
Crush Cravings with These Cookies
Say hello to a waistline-friendly oatmeal cookie.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stir well, roll into cookies, and bake for 25 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown.
Eat your dessert for breakfast with these frozen treats.
Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking by adding up to a tablespoon of honey.
), add sticks, and freeze overnight.
Banana Bread
A good banana bread is hard to beat.
Eat This, Not That!
Unless, of course, you’re free to make a good banana bread that’s also healthy.
Whip up our Zero Belly recipe forbanana bread.
Toast up a slice of this loaf to treat yourself at breakfast.
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Pair With PB For a Post-Workout Snack
This classic childhood snack made it to the big leagues.
Pair that with some protein-packed peanut butter to repair and rebuild lean muscle mass.
To increase your lean muscle mass even more, add a banana.
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Substitute In Cakes
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Say goodbye to gluten-free nut flours and hello to banana flour!
Serve alongside brown rice and topped with fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Why do we love curry powder so much?
Because it’s full of turmeric!
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