- Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world and in the UK alone we eat more than 14 million each day!
- Ecquador is the largest exporter of bananas.
- Bananas are packed with nutrients - they are rich in fibre, Vitamin B6 and C, as well as potassium.
- Not only do they make a tasty on the go snack, but bananas are great chopped into your morning cereal or served with custard for a dessert.
- Not just for eating, a banana can be made into a face mask. Mash a small banana until smooth, apply to your skin and leave for 15 minutes before washing off with warm water.
A couple of recipes you might like to try:
Banana ice lolly
- This one is a bit of a cheat, as there's no preparation or cooking involved!
- Simply peel a banana, wrap it in foil and place in the freezer.
- After a few hours you've got a healthy snack to enjoy.
Banana breakfast smoothie (serves 1)
- This breakfast in a glass will keep you going till lunchtime and counts for 3 of your 5 A Day.
- If you don't eat dairy produce for any reason, simply replace the yoghurt with a soya alternative.
- For any vegan followers, the honey could be replaced with syrup or simply be omitted.
- Peel and slice a ripe banana.
- Peel, core and slice a juicy pear. Alternatively use 2 tinned pear halves.
- Measure out 25g/1oz oats, 1tsp honey, 100g natural yoghurt and 150ml apple juice.
- Blend all ingredients till smooth. Pour and enjoy!
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