Creamy bananas in your glass or on your plate

Bananas are versatile fruit used in many different dishes, such as smoothies, smoothie bowls and banana bread. Their creamy texture and sweet taste make them perfect for adding flavour and texture to these dishes.

A perfect boost for your smoothie

In smoothies, bananas are often used as a natural sweetener and emulsifier because they naturally contain fructose, glucose and sucrose. In addition, bananas contain pectin, a natural binder that can join ingredients. This makes bananas a perfect addition to smoothies and other drinks without added emulsifiers.

Smoothie bowls

Smoothie bowls are a relatively new trend in the culinary world. It is a thickened smoothie served in a bowl and often garnished with fruit, nuts and seeds. Bananas are popular for smoothie bowls because they offer a creamy texture and natural sweetness. In addition, bananas, along with other ingredients, add a filling and nutritious aspect to the smoothie bowl.

Delicious in banana bread and Asian dishes

Banana bread is a famous pastry made with mashed bananas and flour. It is a great way to use ripe bananas you would otherwise discard. You can top banana bread with various ingredients, such as nuts, seeds and dried fruit, to add flavour and nutrition. Bananas provide the sweetness in banana bread without the need for extra sugar, making it a healthy and tasty choice. Bananas can also be used in other dishes, such as banana pancakes, flapjacks, and muffins. In Asian cuisine, bananas are an ingredient in savoury dishes, such as fried bananas and banana curry.

All in all, bananas are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of culinary applications. Whether in smoothies, smoothie bowls, banana bread, Asian dishes or other creations, bananas offer a natural sweetness and creamy texture that are perfect for adding flavour to a wide range of dishes. With FruitLife banana slices or puree, you can add that flavour to your creations all year long. Interested? Contact our sales team to request a sample or further information.