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.
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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.
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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.
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Wheaty banana muffins
Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Vegan banoffee pie
Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Avocado and banana smoothie
This superfood smoothie is delicious, nutritious and filling.
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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!
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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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