Ingredients:

• 4 bananas
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 nondairy milk (Choose your favorite. We like oat milk!)
• 1/2 cup brown sufar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally using an oven thermometer to confirm the correct temperature.
2. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or some vegetable oil.
3. Mash your bananas in a bowl. Add brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and almond milk, whisking until combined.
4. Now add in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon). Stir until combined, being careful not to over stir.
5. Transfer the batter to your pan, adding optional toppings like nuts, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas.
6. Bake for 45 minutes. Line the top of the pan with foil and bake for 15 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the banana bread clean.

The post This Vegan Banana Bread Will Rock Your World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Full of Fiber

Dietary fiber is often overlooked as an important part of healthy eating, but it’s a critical part of getting your digestive system on the right track. One banana contains approximately 3.5 grams of fiber, which is 15% of your daily need.

Potassium Boost

Bananas are often cited as a great help against cramping while doing exercise—it’s because they are full of potassium. You’ll find about 500 milligrams of potassium in a large banana, more than enough to help your muscles work properly.

An Important Source of Manganese

One overlooked mineral that is also found in important quantities in bananas is manganese. One large banana contains about 15% of the manganese you should eat on a daily basis, which will help your bones stay strong and reduce swelling.

The post Here are the Top Health Benefits of Bananas appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Bananas contain vitamins, magnesium, folic acid and antioxidants, as well as iron, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. You can find a little of everything you need nutritionally in one banana.

Bananas are known to aid in the digestive process. Vitamin B6 found in them contributes to the digestive processes, because it helps break down carbohydrates and fats. This also helps in eliminating harmful chemicals from the liver and kidneys and maintains the health of the nervous system in the body.

Eating bananas contributes to the healthy function of the heart and nervous system. The potassium found in this yummy yellow fruit supports the muscles that contract in the body—including the heart—and helps maintain regular pulse and low blood pressure.

Bananas can help prevent weight gain, because they provide the body of both adults and children with more energy. They contain dietary fiber that optimizes digestive processes. One banana contains 12 percent of the recommended daily fiber ratio!

The post Why Bananas Are Good For You appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

These two combined are without a doubt an amazing combination. These adorable muffins are great for any occasion, and banana makes them even tastier.

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

Chocolate and bananas are great together. By freezing them, you can get tiny ice creams that you can decorate to your taste.

Banana Pancakes

This delicious dessert is filled with protein, and it’s great for breakfast. Drizzle your banana pancakes with some almond butter or chocolate for an even better taste.

Banana Pudding

A simple dessert that everyone loves is definitely banana pudding. All you need is a giant bowl, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, teaspoon salt, banana liqueur, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, milk, and ripe bananas.

Banana Cream Pie

This excessively sweet pie includes banana cream, whipped cream, and roasted peanuts sprinkled over it.

The post You’ll Go Bananas for These Delicious Desserts appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

One of my favorite ways to do this is to add sliced fruit or berries to my cereals every morning. Here are three fruits that you can try!

Banana

Slicing a banana and putting in on my cereal is a tradition I have kept going since I was a young kid. Adding the delicious sweetness to a normal type of cereal makes for both a sweet and a nutritious breakfast choice.

Strawberries

A handful of strawberries sliced up and placed upon a bed of cereal and milk is another great way to kick off your morning. The sweet and tangy flavor of these berries work together perfectly with the flavors of milk and the grains that make up cereal.

Blueberries

Finally, if you want a super easy choice that you don’t even have to use a knife to slice up to put in your cereal, why not try blueberries? These tart and slightly sweet little berries are a great option, if you’re looking for a simple choice that isn’t as sweet as the two previous options.

The post Spice Up Your Cereal with These Fruit Toppings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are three other options that you might have lurking around your kitchen that you can use!

Aquafaba

This egg white substitute—made with the whipped solution resulting from soaking white beans in water—is arguably the best option out there. While it requires a bit of time to make, this substitute is great for any possible recipe use of egg whites.

Applesauce

If egg whites are used for moisture in a baking recipe, unsweetened applesauce can surprisingly be a great option to substitute them for! Don’t use too much of it, and try to get as smooth as an applesauce as you can, but this can work out great.

Mashed Banana

Mashed bananas can also be used for egg whites in a baking recipe—if you don’t mind a bit of a sweet flavor encroaching on your final product. The consistency of a ripe, mashed banana is a great proxy for egg whites.

The post These Vegan Egg White Substitutes are a Recipe Life-Saver appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Peanut Butter and Banana

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut butter and the creaminess of the banana mixing to make a succulent, mouth-watering treat. We especially love this treat when toasted, as it makes the peanut butter and banana blend together in a warm treat.

Peanut Butter and Apple

Peanut butter is popular as a dip for apple slices, and you can also serve it on a sandwich. The crisp sweetness of apple works great with peanut butter, and we recommend sweet red apples like Honeycrisp as the variety to use.

Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream

This sandwich is for hard-core lovers of sweet things only. Peanut butter and marshmallow cream are two ingredients that, when combined, create a sandwich that is fit to be a dessert. If you can handle all of this sugar, you will probably love this combination.

The post Creative Sandwiches to Make With Peanut Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Categorizing and defining plants is not an easy job and we’re sure the people in charge of it did the best they could, but some things still surprise us. Berries are one of the fruit subcategories, just like citrus, stonefruit, pome, and drupe. Since the technical definition states that berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower, further research tells us that bananas fall into this category but strawberries and raspberries don’t.

In order to be a berry, fruit needs to have two or more seeds and develop from a single-ovary flower. Bananas fits into this description, and so do tomatoes, kiwis, and eggplants.

What about strawberries? They are known as “accessory fruits,” which means their flesh doesn’t come from the ovaries, but from the receptacle in which the ovaries are found. Good luck knowing your fruits from now on!

The post Bananas are Berries, But Strawberries Aren’t appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare a muffin tin with 12 cups. Set up a mixer and grab a bowl.
2. Fill the bowl with sugar, baking powder, flour, and baking soda.
3. Then, include the coconut oil and start mixing.
4. After a minute, combine the mixture with the vanilla, egg, mashed bananas, and milk.
5. Pour in the coconut and walnuts and mix again.
6. You can now fill the cups with the batter. You can top them off with more coconut as well.
7. Leave the tin in the oven for 24 to 26 minutes. You can check whether they’re done with a toothpick.
8. Leave the banana coconut muffins to cool for 10 minutes before you serve them.

The post These Banana Coconut Muffins are Delicious appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

This is one of the most delicious pancake recipes out there. First get 1/2 cup of almond milk, two eggs, and one egg white. Put them all in a blender and add one banana, one and a half cups of oats and two tablespoons of maple syrup. These pancakes require a pinch of salt and two tablespoons of baking powder. If you like vanilla, feel free to add it. Blend it nicely and start cooking.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi5LWFTnkGI/

Blueberry Chia Seed Pancakes

Another one of those pancake recipes that you’ll fall in love with at first sight. Chia seeds are also known as a superfood, so you want those tiny seeds in all of your meals. You will need half a cup of whole wheat flour, two tablespoons chia seeds, two eggs and half a cup of almond milk. Mix all of that together, then add two tablespoons greek yogurt and two tablespoons of honey. Finish off with one tablespoon baking soda and a little bit of salt. For the topping, you can always experiment with blueberries, almond butter and all of the fruits that you like.

The post Healthy & Tasty: Breakfast Pancake Recipes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 4 bananas
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 nondairy milk (Choose your favorite. We like oat milk!)
• 1/2 cup brown sufar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally using an oven thermometer to confirm the correct temperature.
2. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or some vegetable oil.
3. Mash your bananas in a bowl. Add brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and almond milk, whisking until combined.
4. Now add in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon). Stir until combined, being careful not to over stir.
5. Transfer the batter to your pan, adding optional toppings like nuts, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas.
6. Bake for 45 minutes. Line the top of the pan with foil and bake for 15 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the banana bread clean.

The post This Vegan Banana Bread Will Rock Your World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Full of Fiber

Dietary fiber is often overlooked as an important part of healthy eating, but it’s a critical part of getting your digestive system on the right track. One banana contains approximately 3.5 grams of fiber, which is 15% of your daily need.

Potassium Boost

Bananas are often cited as a great help against cramping while doing exercise—it’s because they are full of potassium. You’ll find about 500 milligrams of potassium in a large banana, more than enough to help your muscles work properly.

An Important Source of Manganese

One overlooked mineral that is also found in important quantities in bananas is manganese. One large banana contains about 15% of the manganese you should eat on a daily basis, which will help your bones stay strong and reduce swelling.

The post Here are the Top Health Benefits of Bananas appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Bananas contain vitamins, magnesium, folic acid and antioxidants, as well as iron, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. You can find a little of everything you need nutritionally in one banana.

Bananas are known to aid in the digestive process. Vitamin B6 found in them contributes to the digestive processes, because it helps break down carbohydrates and fats. This also helps in eliminating harmful chemicals from the liver and kidneys and maintains the health of the nervous system in the body.

Eating bananas contributes to the healthy function of the heart and nervous system. The potassium found in this yummy yellow fruit supports the muscles that contract in the body—including the heart—and helps maintain regular pulse and low blood pressure.

Bananas can help prevent weight gain, because they provide the body of both adults and children with more energy. They contain dietary fiber that optimizes digestive processes. One banana contains 12 percent of the recommended daily fiber ratio!

The post Why Bananas Are Good For You appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

These two combined are without a doubt an amazing combination. These adorable muffins are great for any occasion, and banana makes them even tastier.

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

Chocolate and bananas are great together. By freezing them, you can get tiny ice creams that you can decorate to your taste.

Banana Pancakes

This delicious dessert is filled with protein, and it’s great for breakfast. Drizzle your banana pancakes with some almond butter or chocolate for an even better taste.

Banana Pudding

A simple dessert that everyone loves is definitely banana pudding. All you need is a giant bowl, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, teaspoon salt, banana liqueur, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, milk, and ripe bananas.

Banana Cream Pie

This excessively sweet pie includes banana cream, whipped cream, and roasted peanuts sprinkled over it.

The post You’ll Go Bananas for These Delicious Desserts appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

One of my favorite ways to do this is to add sliced fruit or berries to my cereals every morning. Here are three fruits that you can try!

Banana

Slicing a banana and putting in on my cereal is a tradition I have kept going since I was a young kid. Adding the delicious sweetness to a normal type of cereal makes for both a sweet and a nutritious breakfast choice.

Strawberries

A handful of strawberries sliced up and placed upon a bed of cereal and milk is another great way to kick off your morning. The sweet and tangy flavor of these berries work together perfectly with the flavors of milk and the grains that make up cereal.

Blueberries

Finally, if you want a super easy choice that you don’t even have to use a knife to slice up to put in your cereal, why not try blueberries? These tart and slightly sweet little berries are a great option, if you’re looking for a simple choice that isn’t as sweet as the two previous options.

The post Spice Up Your Cereal with These Fruit Toppings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are three other options that you might have lurking around your kitchen that you can use!

Aquafaba

This egg white substitute—made with the whipped solution resulting from soaking white beans in water—is arguably the best option out there. While it requires a bit of time to make, this substitute is great for any possible recipe use of egg whites.

Applesauce

If egg whites are used for moisture in a baking recipe, unsweetened applesauce can surprisingly be a great option to substitute them for! Don’t use too much of it, and try to get as smooth as an applesauce as you can, but this can work out great.

Mashed Banana

Mashed bananas can also be used for egg whites in a baking recipe—if you don’t mind a bit of a sweet flavor encroaching on your final product. The consistency of a ripe, mashed banana is a great proxy for egg whites.

The post These Vegan Egg White Substitutes are a Recipe Life-Saver appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Peanut Butter and Banana

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut butter and the creaminess of the banana mixing to make a succulent, mouth-watering treat. We especially love this treat when toasted, as it makes the peanut butter and banana blend together in a warm treat.

Peanut Butter and Apple

Peanut butter is popular as a dip for apple slices, and you can also serve it on a sandwich. The crisp sweetness of apple works great with peanut butter, and we recommend sweet red apples like Honeycrisp as the variety to use.

Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream

This sandwich is for hard-core lovers of sweet things only. Peanut butter and marshmallow cream are two ingredients that, when combined, create a sandwich that is fit to be a dessert. If you can handle all of this sugar, you will probably love this combination.

The post Creative Sandwiches to Make With Peanut Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Categorizing and defining plants is not an easy job and we’re sure the people in charge of it did the best they could, but some things still surprise us. Berries are one of the fruit subcategories, just like citrus, stonefruit, pome, and drupe. Since the technical definition states that berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower, further research tells us that bananas fall into this category but strawberries and raspberries don’t.

In order to be a berry, fruit needs to have two or more seeds and develop from a single-ovary flower. Bananas fits into this description, and so do tomatoes, kiwis, and eggplants.

What about strawberries? They are known as “accessory fruits,” which means their flesh doesn’t come from the ovaries, but from the receptacle in which the ovaries are found. Good luck knowing your fruits from now on!

The post Bananas are Berries, But Strawberries Aren’t appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare a muffin tin with 12 cups. Set up a mixer and grab a bowl.
2. Fill the bowl with sugar, baking powder, flour, and baking soda.
3. Then, include the coconut oil and start mixing.
4. After a minute, combine the mixture with the vanilla, egg, mashed bananas, and milk.
5. Pour in the coconut and walnuts and mix again.
6. You can now fill the cups with the batter. You can top them off with more coconut as well.
7. Leave the tin in the oven for 24 to 26 minutes. You can check whether they’re done with a toothpick.
8. Leave the banana coconut muffins to cool for 10 minutes before you serve them.

The post These Banana Coconut Muffins are Delicious appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

This is one of the most delicious pancake recipes out there. First get 1/2 cup of almond milk, two eggs, and one egg white. Put them all in a blender and add one banana, one and a half cups of oats and two tablespoons of maple syrup. These pancakes require a pinch of salt and two tablespoons of baking powder. If you like vanilla, feel free to add it. Blend it nicely and start cooking.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi5LWFTnkGI/

Blueberry Chia Seed Pancakes

Another one of those pancake recipes that you’ll fall in love with at first sight. Chia seeds are also known as a superfood, so you want those tiny seeds in all of your meals. You will need half a cup of whole wheat flour, two tablespoons chia seeds, two eggs and half a cup of almond milk. Mix all of that together, then add two tablespoons greek yogurt and two tablespoons of honey. Finish off with one tablespoon baking soda and a little bit of salt. For the topping, you can always experiment with blueberries, almond butter and all of the fruits that you like.

The post Healthy & Tasty: Breakfast Pancake Recipes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.