7 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Bananas

Shrimp Banana Ceviche

Shrimp adds lean protein and more potassium.

Ingredients
8 medium cooked shrimp
½ diced ripe avocado
1 diced banana
2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. other fresh citrus juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
Finely chopped Serrano chilies (optional)
Dried red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
Fold 8 medium cooked shrimp with ½ diced ripe avocado, 1 diced firm banana, and 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion, and dress with 1 Tbsp. each lime juice and other fresh citrus juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro. For a kick, add finely chopped Serrano chilies or dried red pepper flakes. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Information
211 calories per serving, 6 g protein, 20 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 13 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 48 mg sodium

Toasted Country Bread With Prosciutto

Refuel tired muscles with this protein-rich snack.

Ingredients
1 slice toasted whole-grain bread
1 smashed ripe banana
1 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto
1 Tbsp. shaved Pecorino Romano

Instructions
Top a slice of toasted whole-grain bread with 1 smashed ripe banana, 1 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, and 1 Tbsp. shaved Pecorino Romano. Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Information
246 calories per serving, 14 g protein, 35 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 6 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 973 mg sodium

Sweet Fried Bananas

Pair with rice and black beans for protein, fiber, and Latin-American flair.

Ingredients
2 firm bananas
1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions
Slice 2 peeled, firm bananas, lengthwise. Fry in a skillet in 1 Tbsp. butter over medium heat until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Information
156 calories per serving, 1 g protein, 27 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 6 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 2 mg sodium  

Open-Faced Sandwich

Tahini and honey add a twist to the peanut butter and banana classic.

Ingredients
1 slice whole-grain bread
½ sliced banana
1 tsp. honey
1 Tbsp. tahini

Instructions
Top 1 slice whole-grain bread with ½ sliced banana, 1 tsp. honey, and 1 Tbsp. tahini. Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Information
231 calories per serving, 7 g protein, 34 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 15 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 105 mg sodium

Whole Roasted Bananas

This dessert is high in vitamin C and heart-healthy fats.

Ingredients
3 whole, ripe bananas
Whole cloves (optional)
1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup toasted pecans
1 orange or blood orange
2 tsp. brown sugar

Instructions
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Pierce 3 whole, ripe bananas with the skin on, using a fork (or stud them with whole cloves). Place on baking sheet and roast until black and oozy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool and remove skin (and cloves). Slice and serve with 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup toasted pecans, and peeled segments from 1 orange or blood orange, and sprinkle with 2 tsp. brown sugar. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information
201 calories per serving, 2 g protein, 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 36 g sugar, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 3 mg sodium  

Fruit Salad

Boost your immune system with antioxidants.

Ingredients
1 apple
1 orange
1 grapefruit
1 banana
1 pear
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. zest
2 tsp. maple syrup

Instructions
Slice and combine 1 of each: apple, orange, grapefruit, banana, and pear. Mix 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, ½ tsp. zest, and 2 tsp. maple syrup; drizzle on fruit. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Information
201 calories per serving, 2 g protein, 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 36 g sugar, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 3 mg sodium

Banana Smoothie

Ingredients
1 banana
½ cup frozen mango or berries
⅓ cup whole-fat plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. pecans
½ cup greens (kale or romaine)
1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup

Instructions
In a blender combine a banana, ½ cup frozen mango or berries, ⅓ cup of whole-fat plain yogurt, 2 Tbsp. pecans, ½ cup greens (like chopped kale or romaine), 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup, and 1 cup water. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Information
211 calories per serving, 4 g protein, 39 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 29 g sugar, 6 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 32 mg sodium