Food of the Week: Bananas

Bananas: naturally sweet, convenient, high in nutrients (especially potassium), protect heart health, support kidney function, and high in fiber,

CLEAN FOOD OF THE WEEK – BANANAS

💛 Bananas are one of the most convenient natural healthy snack foods you can buy.

➡ They’re portable because they come with their own container (their peel)

➡ They are naturally sweet, no added sugars needed

➡ They are high in nutrients your body needs

👍🏾 PLUS … they are packed with health benefits. Rich in potassium, they also can help promote healthy blood pressure, protect heart health, and support kidney function.

Because they’re high in fiber, they are also good for your digestive system.

And they can even help reduce exercise-related soreness.

✅ TIP: Keep frozen banana chunks in your freezer for a quick icy snack – pop them into a blender for “faux” ice cream.

😋 They’re also great in smoothies, added to fruit salad, or slathered with almond butter.

Recipe of the Week: THREE INGREDIENT PB-BANANA COOKIES

🍪 😲 This recipe for cookies – yes, cookies!!! – isn’t so much a recipe as it is a “formula.” And it’s surprisingly delicious!

🍌 It all starts with a base of overripe bananas – use your choice of grain (oats, buckwheat flakes, quinoa flakes, etc) and nut butter. 🥜

This is a classic one ... with oats, bananas, and peanut butter.

✅ NOTE: I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but adding a tablespoon or two of mini-chocolate chips takes these over the top. But if you want to leave it as-is, it is a great no-added sugar treat!

THREE INGREDIENT PB-BANANA COOKIES

(Makes 4 cookies)

1 cup (80 grams) rolled oats (gluten-free, if possible)
1½ large overripe bananas
¼ cup (65 grams) peanut butter
(optional: ½ tsp baking powder)

Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, smash the bananas – use a fork or potato masher. Add the rolled oats and peanut butter (and baking powder if using) and stir well to incorporate.

Divide the batter into 4 equal-sized portions and form balls. Place on the baking sheet and press down using the back of a fork, into a circle.

Bake for about 10 minutes, until they start to become golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for another 10 minutes. Finish cooling on a wire rack.

You’re welcome! :-)

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REFERENCE:

www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas

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