Bananas could be the ideal fruit.

Bananas are inexpensive, healthy, and delicious, which is why most people keep them on hand at all times.

The fruit varies in size, color, and firmness. But is usually elongated and curved, with soft starch-rich flesh covered by a rind that can be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe.

But they ripen quickly and spotty bananas are often thrown away.

Perhaps it’s past time to stop judging bananas by their peel.

Before you toss that unsightly banana, try these super simple and tasty recipes from YouTuber Sarah Fit.

“Here are 5 of my favorite ways to use these bananas in banana recipes like banana bread but not just boring banana bread!” Sarah Fit shared.

1. Banana Protein Pancake

Take your spotty bananas, your favorite protein powder, and an egg.

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and cook these super healthy pancakes on a hot griddle.

You can also experiment with banana, egg, and flaxseed for a different flavor. This is a versatile recipe with limitless applications.

2. Frozen Banana Ice Cream

When bananas become overripe, one of the best things you can do is freeze them. This way, they’ll be ready when you are.

Blend frozen bananas and almond milk to make a delicious frozen treat. With only two ingredients, you can make a healthy, sweet dessert.

Toppings of your choice, such as chocolate chips or walnuts, can be added.

3. Two-Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Cookie

You can use ripe bananas to make a quick, healthy cookie.

Combine a half cup of oats and a banana in a mixing bowl. Toppings such as raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts can be added. Mix and form the ‘dough’ into a cookie then microwave.

It’s that easy! You can have a warm, delicious, and satisfying treat ready in seconds.

4. Banana Bread Muffins

Most people think of banana bread as the only way to use up a bunch of brown bananas. Banana bread or muffins are always popular, so why not try to make them healthier?

Sarah shares her low-calorie recipe for banana bread muffins, which she describes as ideal for an “after school snack or after workout snack.”

5. Banana Milkshake

“I love to have milkshakes when I’m craving something cold and sweet and delicious but don’t want to go to the ice cream store and get something that I know will be a calorie bomb,” Sarah Fit explained.

In a blender, Sarah adds almond milk, frozen bananas, a little greek yogurt for protein, and either chocolate or peanut butter.

But really… why not add it all?

This is another versatile recipe that can be changed according to your taste or craving.

Very ripe bananas are sweeter, making them the ideal ingredient for all these simple, healthy snacks.

“Bananas that are a little old or overripe are actually sweeter than their green counterparts… they are a great healthy option to buy if you are on a budget as a pre-workout snack or even an afternoon pick-me-up,” Sarah Fit mentioned.

Her viewers liked all her simple treats. One of them commented saying,

“Great tips! I love cooking with bananas! xoxo”

Watch the video below to learn these quick and healthy recipes!

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Sources: YouTube – Sarah Fit, Wikipedia – Banana