Save Your Bananas!
Am I the only one who has Banana problems? I wear a T-Shirt that reads Save Your Bananas!
Seriously, sometimes it feels like I buy bananas and the next day they are turning brown (which in this house means they will be in Banana Bread soon).
So I heard this tip from another mom at preventing them from ripening too quickly.
Separate your bananas when you bring them home from the store, this will keep them from turning brown too quickly. It also makes it easy for little hands to grab a healthy snack!
Nutritional Value in Bananas
But first did you know that the Banana is an edible fruit – duh yup! In many countries, Bananas used for cooking are often called Plantains.
Nutrition Facts
|
Amount Per 100 grams |
| Calories 89 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat 0.1 g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 358 mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber 2.6 g | 10% |
| Sugar 12 g | |
| Protein 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1% | Vitamin C | 14% |
| Calcium | 0% | Iron | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 20% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0% | Magnesium | 6% |
| *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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So funny that you posted this! I just threw out a banana yesterday. My daughter only eats half at a time too, plus she love the little minions from Despicable Me and they love bananas..
This is a great tip. Sometimes we go through bananas so fast and other times not so much and then I am baking with the brown ones. I am going to try this.
THis is exactly what I do. My hubs used to look at me like I was a wierdo, but it’ works!!