Banana Bubble Waffles

These waffles are not too sweet, perfect for lots of toppings.

Ingredients

1/4 c. salted butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 c. milk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. mashed banana
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbs. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. pearl sugar

Yields Approximately 6 Waffles

Plug in waffle maker and let it heat up as you make the batter

In a bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and bananas. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add the pearl sugar and mix to combine.

Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray, then pour about 3/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

These are great topped with peanut butter, whipped cream, and bananas.

Tropical Banana Bread

This banana bread has pureed banana, pineapple, and mango to give it lots of fruit flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 c. canola oil
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup banana, pureed
1 c. pineapple, pureed
1/4 c. mango, pureed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. unsweetened coconut milk

Yields Approximately 48 slices

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat together the oil, sugar, and eggs until the mixture is lighter in color. Add the pureed fruit and vanilla extract and beat to combine. In a bowl, sift together the salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cardamom.

Add the flour mixture and coconut milk in two alternating additions, scraping the bowl after each addition. Divide the batter into two greased 9×13 pans and bake for 45-50 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.

Peanut Butter+Banana Krispy Treats

These are fully loaded with peanuts, banana chips, and chocolate chips.

Ingredients

1/2 c. salted butter
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. (16 oz.) marshmallows
1/2 c. roasted peanuts
1/2 banana chips, broken into smaller bits
6 c. rice cereal
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Yields Approximately 12 Squares

Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. In a pot, melt the butter, peanut butter, and salt over medium heat. Add the vanilla and marshmallows, stirring constantly until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat. Add the peanuts, banana chips, rice cereal, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and allow to sit for 30 minutes to set up.