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19 Healthy recipes with bananas and snack ideas

The banana is one of the most popular health foods on earth - we've got a selection of recipes to show you why!
wheaty banana muffins

Packed full of natural energy and metabolism-loving potassium, bananas are an excellent ingredient to include in your every day diet. They’re also naturally sweet, making the perfect alternative to refined sugar in your desserts. This collection of cakes, muffins, smoothies and ice-blocks honours the versatility of the banana and it’s ability to transform many dishes into a sweet and fruity healthy treat.

Banana smoothie

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Banana smoothie

Banana smoothie

Start your day off right.

BANANA Caramel Scrolls

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Banana caramel scrolls

Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.

Banana nice cream recipe with coconut and rosemary

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Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

This dairy-free ‘nice’ cream recipe is a delicious sweet treat featuring fragrant rosemary and honey for a simple and elegant dessert dish.

wheaty banana muffins

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Wheaty banana muffins

Wheaty banana muffins

Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.

Raspberry and Banana Mini Muffins

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Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a delicious, tangy flavour.

banana and cacao smoothie

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Cramp cure banana and cacao smoothie

Cramp cure banana and cacao smoothie

With potassium-filled bananas and magnesium-packed cacao and tahini, this delicious smoothie from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Juices and Smoothies‘ cookbook is designed to help relieve cramps during that time of the month.

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Banana and choc-almond toastie

Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties – a perfect start to the morning!

Date, walnut and banana Scones

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Date, walnut and banana scones

Date, walnut and banana scones

These beautiful scones are packed full of sweet dates, bananas and walnuts. They’re perfect for the kids lunches, or served warm with with cream at any afternoon tea.

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

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3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes!

Vegan banoffee pie

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Vegan banoffee pie

Vegan banoffee pie

Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!

soy, linseed, banana & raspberry smoothie

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Soy, linseed, banana & raspberry smoothie

Soy, linseed, banana & raspberry smoothie

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Banana and date muffins

These banana and date muffins are great for the lunchbox, provide loads of fibre and energy, and couldn’t be easier to make.

FROZEN COCONUT BANANAS WITH PASSIONFRUIT DIP

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Frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn’t too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

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Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

This beautiful sweet bruschetta recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas, creamy ricotta cheese and sticky honey to create the ultimate indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert.

honey & banana ice-blocks

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Honey & banana ice-blocks

Honey & banana ice-blocks

Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks

AVOCADO AND BANANA Smoothie

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Avocado and banana smoothie

Avocado and banana smoothie

This superfood smoothie is delicious, nutritious and filling.

gluten free pancakes recipe

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Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas

Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas

Pancakes are one of the best parts of weekends, apart from sleep-ins, of course. But you don’t need to miss out because you’ve cut out gluten from your diet. This recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is tummy-friendly.

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Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves

Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves

You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

Banana bread with seeds

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Banana bread topped with seeds

Banana bread topped with seeds

Whether you’re a baking novice or just after an easy treat to bake – our no-fail banana bread won’t disappoint.

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