Looking for ways to use ripe bananas for baking, cooking

egdcltd TY...Are you serious? lol not only have I not tried barbecuing bananas, I have never even thought of doing so nor have I heard of that. I have heard there are some who deep fry everything..I wonder if they deep fry bananas..sounds gross to me. Tell me about the barbecuing… what do they then taste like??

In Scotland they probably deep fry bananas. They deep fry everything it seems, including chocolate. I'm not that keen on bananas myself, but I do like them barbecued. I first came across it when in the US many years ago. Since then, I've often done them myself when having a barbecue. I have heard people adding a Mars Bar to the banana when doing them, but I've not tried that myself. Not really sure how to describe the taste. Hot banana? They need cooking until they basically liquefy. If grilling, you might want to put some foil under the grill, or you could be a while cleaning it. (You can also barbecue eggs. But really carefully).

egdcltd TY...I really can't wait to try this...the banana melts/liquifies ? lol I will certainly remember that foil..thanks

CookingIsMyPassion ..TY...there are those grilled bananas again..lol what do they taste like? Can you describe the taste?? I just can't imagine.... I add bananas to yougart sometimes..I have not tried banana pudding but am looking for an EASY, short ingredients recipe. Never thought to put them in jello.seems they would get mushy too quickly. Muffins sounds good..do you just use the same recipe as for banana bread?

CookingIsMyPassion Thanks...I couldn't think of why muffins and bread would have different recipes, but it's good to check

Banana muffins can be made with the same recipe as banana bread. It is great because you are setting the portions by using the muffin pan instead of one cutting a large slice and another a skinny slice. Banana pudding is good, it is one dessert that is on most menus down in the south. Adding bananas to yogurt is great...you get the best of both worlds with that combo. Banana slices won't get mushy in Jell-O if you do it right. After the water is boiled and the gelatin is added and mixed you add cold water. Just let it sit out to room temperature to cool down. Add the banana slices and then refrigerate so the gelatin can set and gel while it gets cold. If they got mushy there would be no reason for Jell-O molds and they are popular and make a great presentation on the table when it is served for dessert. Enjoy!

lilaclady TY..'dips them in chocolate and then freezes them' sounds yummy...that is what I used to get at Disneyland...at least I think there was chocolate..lol it's been so long since I went, I've forgotten...I used to go to Disneyland all the time..but my kids are grown now. I really got tired of going. Even with new attractions now I am reluctant to go.’.been there done that’ keeps coming to mind..Plus the prices are unreal. You just reminded me...I used to slice bananas on toasted, buttered white bread..and I added peanut butter... now I’m hungry

I guess caster sugar might be a British term. It's actually a fairly easy dish to make. The only real work is the stirring the finished mixture in the freezer. Some ice cream makers will work also (not mine though). I've also made a low calorie version with a sweetener, instead of sugar.

egdcltd TY ...sounds interesting..but i have no idea what caster sugar is..I can look it up on line..love the internet This also sounds like a lot of work.....but a good idea..

AHA!!! found it.. Caster sugar is a fine grind of sugar which is used by bartenders and bakers, among others, for its quick dissolving properties. It is also sometimes seen spelled as castor sugar, and it may be labeled as “superfine sugar” as well. Much like regular table sugar, caster sugar can come in both refined and unrefined forms. Many grocery suppliers sell caster sugar, which can be replaced in recipes with partly ground conventional sugar if it cannot be obtained. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-caster-sugar.htm

beamer88 TY..I don't bake a lot so I can't remember ever seeing Banana mix. I will look for it. That sounds simple enough even for me..

macdingolinger ..TY sounds good but I hardly ever bake...but the freezing part sounds like a good idea. I did try to eat one that I froze, and you are right..they are terrible..but it's smart to use them in other things. I have been throwing the ones I let get too ripe away

rogue13xmen13?? are you saying bananas are not hard to find?? If so, I agree and I am amazed how very, very inexpensive they are..

Strawberries are a good ingredient to add to the banana milkshake. Don't forget to add a drop of vanilla essence too! Don't be scared by the dark colored skin on your bananas, as below you are sure to find a ripe (but not too ripe fruit). As far as the degree of ripeness, well, I like the bananas to hold their shape, but a spot of darkness will not spoil a banana cake or bread. For appearance sakes though, you better leave good looking bananas for the milkshake! You could also add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream too! Enjoy!

sylvia13 ..TY... The vanilla is a good idea...the ice cream sounds good but more calories...

sylvia13 ...I buy a large bunch at Costco for a little over a dollar ..they are usually really green but then they over ripen too quickly...the milkshakes are a good idea. I make protein shakes and add strawberries a lot, I could add bananas too. Now I have a dumb question..and yes I do believe there are dumb questions..but I need to know..how ripe is too ripe?? When they get mushy I throw them out.

Phew! You are talking like Mars bars fried in batter? Mega calories! haha. No. These were dried or dehydrated or something bananas. That way they wouldn't spoil when shipped to the UK from Jamaica or similar yet still gave us kids the sweetness of sugar we craved when with rationing we never saw sweets or sugar for years. Funny how flavours remain in your mind for decades. My wife does a scrumptous baked banana with custard for a pudding but the bananas are not over ripe and so it is not a way of keeping them or using them when past their best.

smacksman lol..dehydrated sounds better..I don't have a machine for dehydrating but I bet they are good. In fact I think I remember buying a bag of dried fruit and I think it had dried bananas?? But they were not sticky or sweet..they were kind of like cardboard..dry and not very tasty. You are so right about flavors staying with us..there are a few things my Mom made I can never duplicate, yet the memory of that taste remains with me

smacksman I remember my kids loved fried banana chips..I rarely bought them because I think they are not very healthy compared to a fresh banana...do you remember...were the ones you got fried??

OK..I found this one and it's as simple as I think I can get 2 eggs, beat en 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda How to make it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 10 muffin cups. In a medium bowl, mash bananas well. Combine eggs and bananas. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. http://www.grouprecipes.com/33428/simple-healthy-banana-muffins.html

OK..another dumb/should know question...Is there any reason I can't use a banana muffin recipe as a banana bread recipe

eljayo TY..I agree I can do it..problem is I am looking for the shortest, easiest way to do it...I used to bake cakes and cookies when my kids were living at home with us, but I usually just baked what I felt I 'had' to ... The bakery was my friend for cakes..we had an awesome German bakery I visted..

girl_thinking ..TY..interesting..I have never heard of banana ice candy and regretfully I have never been to the Phillipines. How do you make a juice out of a banana..juicer? I have a juicer but never even thought to try making banana juice. Your method sounds good, and not too complicated..

girl_thinking ..ok I never thought of the blender lol..silly me... ice candies sound delicious and refreshing..and healthy when made out of fruit. I live in California and the summer can get over 100 degrees so these ice candies would be refreshing..so TY

Smash the banana and put it in a blender to turn it into liquid. You have to add cream or milk and sugar so it would taste sweet instead of sour We have ice candies here in the Philippines because the weather is so hot and children love nibbling on them. We have different kinds of ice candy flavors like chocolate, mango, lemon, melon, grapes, orange, etc...

msh2207 ..how do you make a banana jam and perserve it??

kwincie257 ..I will when we barbeque..we do that more in the summer..I must confess...adding sugar to a barbucue banana really sound gross..

Hatley..TY...Awwww..I haven't been to Newport for years..last time was to see the Christmas boat parade at a party at my bosses home... I have never seen the vendors in Newport beach...sounds good and sounds like the bananas sold at Dyisneyland Cake crumbs and bananas..hmmm..interesting.. I agree about the peanut butter and bananas..I eat that too!!