But seriously guys, this has changed my life. I like actual fresh bananas, but I've never really been a fan of banana flavored things. My college dining hall used to use up left over bananas in all kinds of desserts. It was the worst surprise ever when you bit into a piece of chocolate cake and it had a banana flavor. But never the end of my pregnancy when I was craving strange things I had a hankering for banana bread. I used this lovely cookbook that a friend gave me and the first step of the recipe was something I'd never done before. It called for roasting the bananas before baking with them.
Take the whole banana, peel and all and put it in the oven at 400.
Roast until the peels are black (10ish minutes depending on how ripe the bananas are)
Wait for them to cool and then slit the peel and squeeze out this lovely caramelized banana goodness.
I've been using it for all kinds of stuff- in banana bread, in oatmeal bakes, and even just plain with a little greek yogurt and granola.
Try it- you won't regret it!
Bananas- yeah or nay? What about banana flavored things?
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