Banana's banana's What to do with all these banana's

I was able to get a bunch of free banana's after an event on the 4th of July.
Now they are starting to brown. Sadness starts to come, oh banana's please don't go brown...not yet.

We do love banana milk shakes & I do love banana bread. But there must be more yummy healthy amazing foods I could make with these banana's.

The benefits of banana's? As you may have seen on a previous post they are a great fruit.

Bananas

Protects your heart

Quiets a cough

Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure

Blocks diarrhea

What else does this help with?  Bananas Provide Energy, Potassium is Vital for Performance, Bananas Can Lift Your Spirits, (good one for ladies) Eat a Banana during Your Monthly Visitor, Increase Your Brain Power with Bananas, Bananas are Great for Pregnant Women, Bananas Help Soothe Ulcers & Bananas are Rich in Iron...
Wow now that we have learned more about the banana lets see some new recipes.

Banana Pancakes I

Prep Time: 5 Min

Cook Time: 10 Min

Ready In: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions

1. Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil and bananas.
2. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture; batter will be slightly lumpy.
3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides; serve hot. 

MY Banana milk shake:              

One that I always make is the milk shake I don't measer this I just throw it all in the blender.
What ever banana's need to be eaten the most 2 or 3
Milk we get 2% a few cups
Sometimes Vanilla Ice Cream a couple spoons (I don't do this so much any more if thinking healthy)
If I have strawberries or blue berries I throw some in. (all berries are great for you!)
The way I measure it is how much I know will fit in to the glasses that will be used. I eye ball it....

Blend it up & enjoy.

I hope that makes sense.

I love receips & I have a hard time not using one but this its a peice of cake you throw in what you know you like & blend.
Also I have added wheat germ for the benefits... it gave a slight nutty taste & is good for you.

Black Bean Brownies

 Black Bean Brownies

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 16
...
"These brownies are gluten-, dairy-, and soy free."
Ingredients:
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.
2. Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.


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* So for a few years I have heard how great these brownies. I and my friend made these Thursday night. The results I left out the two optional items & took them to work.
My friend who also made added the chocolate chip but not the coffee. She said they were great the nice thing was that she wasn't craving to eat the whole pan.
At work I just sat them on the table people took them when I went & asked them what they thought some said ok but what is in it? One said is it ok if I throw it away.. they must be just to healthy?  One told someone, "oh those are so good you should try it".. the look on the guys face must have been shock because the one who offered started laughing.  My husband also tried it & thought it was very strong.
The results with out the chocolate chips it just doesn't tast like a normal brownie. I do want to try these again & see how much difference the chips would make.

If you have made this before or decide to make them let me know what you think.

No-Stress Hot Cider

No-Stress Hot Cider

Ingredients:

2 quarts unsweetened, organic cranberry juice

1 ½ cups dried cranberries

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups honey or agave nectar

2 cinnamon sticks

14 whole cloves

Zest of 2 oranges

Directions:

Pour cranberry juice into a pot, heat completely but do not boil. To the juice, add the zest from the

oranges, cloves, cranberries, vanilla extract, honey and cinnamon sticks. Heat, stirring

occasionally until hot and steamy, for about 20 minutes. Pour and enjoy!

Source:

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Homemade Shake & Bake

Homemade Shake and Bake Mixture
By: sal

"Various seasonings enhance this homemade crumb mixture for coating and baking chicken. Use this like you would use the store-bought stuff. This in just as good, to me and my family!"

Prep Time:5 Min
Ready In:5 Min
Servings: Original Recipe. Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients:
4 cups dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced onion
1 pinch dried basil leaves
1 pinch dried parsley
1 pinch dried oregano

Directions:
In a large resealable plastic bag combine the crumbs, oil, salt, paprika, celery salt, pepper, garlic salt, minced garlic, minced onion, basil, parsley and oregano. Seal bag and shake all ingredients together.

English Muffins

English Muffins
Submitted By: LindaPinda

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients:

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/4 cup melted shortening
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt


Directions:

1.Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast mixture, shortening and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add salt and rest of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise.

3.Punch down. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut rounds with biscuit cutter, drinking glass, or empty tuna can. Sprinkle waxed paper with cornmeal and set the rounds on this to rise. Dust tops of muffins with cornmeal also. Cover and let rise 1/2 hour.

4.Heat greased griddle. Cook muffins on griddle about 10 minutes on each side on medium heat. Keep baked muffins in a warm oven until all have been cooked. Allow to cool and place in plastic bags for storage. To use, split and toast. Great with orange butter, or cream cheese and jam

Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

Photo By: Allrecipes
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 40

"This is by far the easiest recipe I have found for strawberry jam without using a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable and delicious."
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
4 cups white sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions:
1. In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. Process in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.

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Yummm strawberries... Strawberry Syrup

Strawberry Syrup

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 15

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water 1 1/2 cups mashed unsweetened
strawberries

Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Gradually add strawberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

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Taco Seasoning I

Prep Time: 1 Minute
Ready In: 1 Minute
Servings: 10

"A mixture of spices that approximates what you might buy in a package. Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want."

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.

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Light Oat Bread

Light Oat Bread

Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Cook Time: 3 Hours, Ready In: 3 Hours 5 Minutes
Servings: 12

"A mild oat flavor distinguishes this bread machine loaf."

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions:
1. Add ingredients to bread machine pan in order recommended by your manufacturer. Use regular light setting.
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