Top 4 Easy Banana Recipes

Banana Oats Pancakes

• One ripe banana
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/4 cup milk
• One egg (optional)
• A pinch of cinnamon
• Ghee or butter for cooking

• Bananas provide potassium, vitamins B6 and C.
• Oats are high in fibre and help in digestion.
• The egg adds protein, though it’s optional for toddlers who don’t consume eggs.

1. Mash the banana in a bowl.
2. Add oats, milk, and egg (if using) to the mashed banana. Mix well.
3. Sprinkle in the cinnamon.
4. Heat ghee or butter in a pan over medium heat.
5. Pour small portions of the batter into the pan, forming small pancakes.
6. Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Banana Coconut Ladoo

• Two ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
• 1/4 cup jaggery (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp ghee

• Coconut adds healthy fats and fibre.
• Jaggery is a natural sweetener rich in iron.
• Cardamom aids in digestion.

1. Mash the bananas thoroughly.
2. In a pan, heat the ghee and add the mashed bananas.
3. Cook on low heat until the banana mixture thickens.
4. Add jaggery and mix well until it dissolves.
5. Add grated coconut and cardamom powder. Stir continuously.
6. Once the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, remove from heat.
7. Let it cool slightly, then form small ladoos with your hands.

Banana and Spinach Paratha

• One ripe banana
• 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• A pinch of salt
• Water as needed
• Ghee for cooking

• Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins A, C, and K.
• Whole wheat flour provides fibre and essential minerals.

1. Mash the banana and mix it with chopped spinach in a bowl.
2. Add whole wheat flour and salt, mixing to form a dough. Add water if needed.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into parathas.
4. Cook on a hot tawa with ghee until both sides are golden brown.

Banana and Ragi Porridge

• 2 tbsp ragi flour (finger millet)
• One ripe banana
• 1 cup water
• A pinch of cardamom powder

• Ragi is rich in calcium, iron, and fibre.
• Cardamom enhances flavour and aids digestion.

1. In a saucepan, mix ragi flour with water, ensuring no lumps.
2. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.
3. Mash the banana and add to the cooked ragi mixture.
4. Add cardamom powder and jaggery/honey if using.
5. Serve warm.