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Satisfy Sweet Cravings With These 15 Healthy Banana Recipes

Healthy Banana Recipes

Satisfy Sweet Cravings With These 15 Healthy Banana Recipes

Healthy Banana Recipes
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Bananas are the perfect fruit to incorporate into dessert, a healthy snack, or a nutritious smoothie. If you enjoy getting your daily dose of potassium through bananas, you'll love all the creative ways to cook with them. From vegan ice cream for a cool treat to a sweet combination of banana and chocolate, these 15 recipes will make your mouth water.

Banana Cream Brownie Parfait

Banana Cream Brownie Parfait
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Pudding, brownies, and bananas — what more can you ask for? When a dessert craving hits, try this banana cream pudding. Made with Greek yogurt and chocolate powder, it's the perfect way to feel decadent while staying healthy.

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Banana Bread Smoothie

Banana Bread Smoothie
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If you're trying to steer clear of gluten, blend up this banana bread smoothie. Cinnamon and nutmeg give it a spicy kick, and the cottage cheese adds a good dose of protein.

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Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies

Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies
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This dessert is completely dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich.

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Coconut Banana Bread

Coconut Banana Bread
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Everybody loves banana bread, but how about a tropical-inspired version filled with protein? This coconut banana bread recipe is definitely worth breaking away from your traditional recipe.

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Cinnamon Banana Chips

Cinnamon Banana Chips
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Skip the store-bought, sugar-sweetened banana chips and make your own batch of baked cinnamon banana chips.

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Frozen Banana Nibblers

Frozen Banana Nibblers
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Peanut butter and banana is an unbeatable combination. For a frozen snack as an alternative to ice cream, make these bite-size frozen nutty banana nibblers.

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3-Ingredient Protein Balls

3-Ingredient Protein Balls
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Made with bananas, oats, and protein powder, these simple protein balls are under 50 calories.

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Vegan Banana Coconut Ice Cream

Vegan Banana Coconut Ice Cream
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The frozen bananas in this vegan banana coconut ice cream help to give the dish a consistency much like you'll find in a soft-serve.

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Banana Popsicles

Banana Popsicles
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Not only for smoothies, frozen bananas also make a tasty dessert that can satisfy the deepest of sweet-tooth cravings. These frozen banana pops are just 75 calories each.

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Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie

Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie
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Packed with electrolytes, protein, and carbs, this mild-tasting banana smoothie is delicious without being overpowering.

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Strawberry Banana Creams

Strawberry Banana Creams
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Enjoy strawberries in this recipe for banana creams. This healthy dessert option incorporates everyone's favorite, Greek yogurt.

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Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Bread
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This moist low-fat vegan banana apple chunk bread is healthy enough for breakfast, but flavorful enough for dessert.

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Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites
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Store a batch of chocolate-covered banana bites in the freezer to have on hand whenever a dessert craving hits. At only 49 calories a serving, enjoy a few!

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Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
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Made with only two ingredients — bananas and peanut butter — this vegan banana ice cream could not be any healthier or simpler!

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Banana Carob Bars

Banana Carob Bars
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For a healthy snack on the go, try these banana carob protein bars. These are sure to keep you energized during a long workday.

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