You guys…! Here’s the deal, I can’t remember the last time I ate a banana plain, but over the last two months I have been whipping through at least 1 or 2 naners a day. I didn’t realize I was doing it until literally every time I looked at my grocery list bananas were front a center. After a thorough analysis of my diet, I have cracked the banana mystery. My 5 favorite banana indulgences are so so easy but THE MOST delicious!

• Morning Smoothies – Freeze over ripe bananas and add one banana to your morning smoothie everyday. Bananas are rich in fiber, antioxidants and all sorts of added nutrients.
• Banana Nice Cream – If you’re a pint of ice cream a night kind of girl or guy, I have the perfect healthy solution for you!
  • Ingredients:
    • Frozen ripe bananas (if your bananas are spotty and brown, they are perfect for this recipe)
  • Directions:
    • Blend bananas in a high speed blender until ice cream consistency is achieved.
    • Flavor with your favorite fruits, healthy chocolates, superfood powders or whatever your heart desires.
• Vegan Banana Bread – Kill two birds with one stone when you make this recipe. Make your home or apartment smell like heaven and enjoy a plant based banana bread that is to die!
  • Ingredients:
    • 1 3/4 cups of vegan flour
    • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 2/3 cups vegan sugar
    • 1/3 cups vegetable shortening
    • 2 flax eggs
    • 2 tbls homemade nut milk
    • 3 ripe bananas
  • Directions:
    • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt together in a large mixing bowl.
    • In a medium mixing bowl stir together sugar, shortening, flax eggs and milk until smooth.
    • Mix wet mixture and dry mixture with a hand mixer.
    • Add bananas one at a time until smooth.
    • Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil and add banana bread dough.
    • Top with desired toppings, hemp seeds, nuts, fresh bananas, anything you want.
    • Cook for 60 to 65 minutes on 350 degrees.
• Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Bananas and Avocado – A flashback to middle school Snack Packs with a healthy and sophisticated twist.
  • Ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup nut milk
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1 ripe banana
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Directions:
    • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
    • Portion pudding into serving dishes.
    • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Puppy Treats – My puppy is OBSESSED with dehydrated banana. Right before our bananas get spotty and brown, we slice and dehydrate them to give to Olive as treats. She drools for them!

Who knew bananas were so versatile! What are your favorite banana recipes?