5 Ways To Use up Ripe Bananas

Bananas are a staple in my kitchen. I buy them when they’re yellow or with a few brown spots — that’s when they’re the perfect kind of ripe for freezing and recipes.

5 Ways to Use Up Ripe Bananas

1. Freeze for banana “nice” cream, smoothies, and smoothie bowls

2. Caramelized bananas in oatmeal

3. Chocolate chip banana bread waffles or banana blueberry pancakes

4. Banana bread, muffins, and oatmeal banana cookies

5. Cinnamon bananas with nuts and maple syrup (recipe below)

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Cinnamon Bananas With Nuts

This is as simple as it gets. It’s a healthier and easy way to satisfy the urge for that something sweet.

Ingredients

• 1 thinly sliced banana

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 5 chopped walnuts or pecans

• Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Lay out sliced banana on a plate.

2. Sprinkle cinnamon on the banana.

3. Top with nuts.

4. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

5. Enjoy!