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for all banana lovers:

25 ridiculously easy, delicious and good recipes to enjoy, indulge…

and Show-off

a FREE eCookBook by Dorena Long

www.easy-banana-recipes.com

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I fall into the category of women who cook for convenience. I’m Dorena Long and I’m a work-at-home mother of 3 wonderful kids who keep me busy and grounded every single moment.

I love cooking, eating, but hate washing-up. And I lack patience good cooks naturally have, which is probably why I am always “short-cutting” my way through for the easiest and quickest recipes to cook for my family.

Over the years, I have diligently compiled a list of wonderfully easy and good recipes that has helped me spend less time in the kitchen, and spend more time pursuing other interests like my website, www.easy-banana-recipes.com. I also love travelling, writing, investing, reading and watching reality shows (which I am not very proud of). I can often be found at book stores in Kuala Lumpur whenever I am free.

You can contact me at dorena@easy-banana.recipes.com

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For my family…

you are my inspiration.

For All Banana Lovers: 25 Ridiculously Easy, Delicious and Good Recipes to Enjoy, Indulge…and Show-off

© Dorena Long 2011

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Dorena loves trying anything that is big in taste and small in effort. She loves cooking without fiddle or fuss, using simple ingredients, and hates washing up. In her free time she runs her minimalist cooking site, www.easy-banana-recipes.com to share her recipes with newbie cooks.

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The Easy Banana Recipes Story

For The Quick Bread & Muffin Lover

sour cream banana bread

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wholemeal banana coconut bran bread

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prune and pecan banana bread

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zucchini banana bread

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egg-free banana bread

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chocolate chip banana muffins |

oatmeal banana muffins

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butter-free banana macadamia muffins

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carrot banana walnut scones

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For The Cookie & Brownie Indulger

rich buttery banana cookies

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peanut butter banana cookies

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banana ginger parkin

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nut & chocolate banana brownies |

For The Cake Suitor

classic banana cheesecake

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oriental steamed banana cake

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almond caramel banana cake

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banana sponge cake

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quick & easy chocolate banana cake

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For The Pancake, Pie & Pudding Enthusiast

bread & butter banana pudding |

creamy vanilla wafers banana pudding

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buttermilk banana pancakes

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cranberry banana drop scones

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For The Plantain Admirer

tropical fruit terrine

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brown sugar glazed bananas & ice-cream |

crispy banana fritters

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This collection of recipes from my website, www.easy-banana-recipes.com, use very easy mixing methods to create a delicious spread of desserts including quick breads, cakes, muffins, scones, cookies and many more. No fancy techniques, no fancy equipment, just a mixing bowl, a wooden spoon, a mixer and some simple ingredients. It’s basically designed for the most uncoordinated chef. I hope my easy recipes will inspire you to start your journey into fun cooking for your loved ones. And somehow, show-off your cooking skills...enjoy!

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P.S. If you find this recipe book useful, please share it with your loved ones. Or better still, send them the link to www.easy-banana-recipes.com so they can download their own copy.

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Makes: 1 loaf

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 1 hour

What You Need

3 over-ripe medium (1 cup) bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups self-raising flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

2 eggs, beaten

2/3 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Pinch of salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas with butter.

3. Add in eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and mix.

4. Add in sugar, baking soda, salt and mix.

5. Add flour last and mix until just combined.

6. Pour mixture into a greased and floured bread loaf pan.

7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

8. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

9. Glaze with icing or whipped cream, and sprinkle with mixed peel, if desired.

Variations

This recipe is so versatile, you can add almost anything to it. Try adding 1/2 a cup of chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, dates or anything else you like to the mixture. Remember to stir them in last, just before pouring the mixture into the pan.

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Makes: 1 loaf

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 1 hour

What You Need

2 over-ripe medium (2/3 cup) bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour

1/4 cup unprocessed bran

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup shredded coconut

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas with butter.

3. Add in eggs, milk, coconut, and mix.

4. Add in flour, bran and sugar, and mix until just combined.

5. Pour mixture into a greased and floured bread loaf pan.

6. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

7. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

Variations

Add 1 tablespoon of orange, lemon or lime juice for a nice tangy flavor, or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and nutmeg for a spicy twist.

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Makes: 1 loaf

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 1 hour

What You Need

3 over-ripe medium (1 cup) bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup caster sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup prunes, chopped plus more for topping

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Pinch of salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas with butter.

3. Add in eggs and vanilla, and mix.

4. Add in sugar, baking soda, salt and flour, and mix until just combined.

5. Lastly, stir in prunes and pecans.

6. Pour mixture into a greased and floured baking pan.

7. Arrange prunes on top.

8. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

9. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

Variations

You can also decorate whole pecans on top of the mixture just before baking for a beautiful finish.

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Makes: 1 loaf

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 1 hour

What You Need

3 over-ripe medium (1 cup) bananas, mashed

1 cup fresh zucchini, grated

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1/ 2 teaspoon salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil, egg, vanilla, and mix.

3. Add in sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and mix.

4. Add flour, and mix until just combined.

5. Lastly, stir in zucchini.

6. Pour mixture into a greased and floured baking pan.

7. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

8. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

Variations

You can add 1/2 a cup of dried fruits or salted nuts to the mixture. Remember to stir them in last, just before pouring the mixture into the pan.

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Makes: 1 loaf

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 1 hour

What You Need

4 over-ripe medium (1 1/3 cups) bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Pinch of salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas with butter.

3. Add in milk, vanilla, and mix.

4. Add in sugar, baking soda, salt, and mix.

5. Add flour last and mix until just combined.

6. Pour mixture into a greased and floured bread loaf pan.

7. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

8. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

Variations

This recipe is so versatile, you can add almost anything to it. Try adding 1/2 a cup of dried fruits, chocolate chips, nuts or anything else you like to the mixture. Remember to stir them in last, just before pouring the mixture into the pan.

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Makes: 15 muffins

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

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Baking time: 20 minutes

What You Need

3 medium over-ripe (1 cup) bananas, mashed

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup caster sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 teaspoon salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and mix.

3. In a separate bowl, combine bananas, eggs, butter, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and mix.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.

5. Stir in chocolate chips.

6. Spoon mixture into paper muffin cups about 2/3 cups full.

7. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out with some melted chocolate but no crumbs.

8. Allow to cool before removing from muffin pan.

Variations

You can opt to fold in half of the chocolate chips into the mixture, and sprinkle the remaining chips on top of the muffins just before baking.

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Makes: 15 muffins

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

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Baking time: 20 minutes

What You Need

3 medium over-ripe (1 cup) bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats, plus extra for topping

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Pinch of salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and mix.

3. In a separate bowl, combine bananas, egg, butter, milk, vanilla, and mix.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Spoon mixture into paper muffin cups about 2/3 cups full. Sprinkle oats on top of muffins.

6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

7. Allow to cool before removing from muffin pan.

Variations

You can add 2/3 cups of dried fruits, chocolate chips, nuts or anything else you like to the mixture. Just remember to stir them in last, just before spooning the mixture into the cups.

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Makes: 15 muffins

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

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Baking time: 30 minutes

What You Need

3 medium over-ripe (1 cup) bananas, mashed

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

1/3 cup applesauce (or you can use the baby food version) 1/2 teaspoon salt

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, honey, milk, bananas, and mix.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until just combined.

Be careful not to over mix.

5. Stir in nuts.

6. Spoon mixture into paper muffin cups about 2/3 cups full.

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Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

8. Allow to cool before removing from muffin pan.

Variations

You can replace macadamia nuts with other nuts, and you can opt to