8 Delicious Ways to Use a Grilled Banana!

recipe ideas for grilled bananas

You love bananas, right? Well give your favorite banana recipes (and some creative not-so-banana-obvious recipes) a twist by using a grilled banana to sweeten things up. Sticky sweet, black and caramelized grilled bananas are a delicious way to infuse your meal with some whole food goodness that tastes amazing! Fruit accents in both savory and sweet dishes are an easy way to boost flavor. Just think of when you add sliced apples, dried fruit, pears and more to your recipes. Next time, try grilled bananas. A quick saute on your stove and they are ready to go. Here are 8 Delicious Ways to Use a Grilled Banana!..

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  Appetizer Bites

  These grilled banana and cheddar bites make a fun savory meets sweet appetizer dish.
  Make Vegan Banana Cheddar Bites
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  Sweet Desserts

  I'm sure you have loads of delicious dessert recipe using raw bananas. Well take your favorite and change it up using a grilled banana. Grilled banana cake, grilled banana cream pie and more! Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make a Banana Cake with Grilled Banana
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  Banana Smores

  Try a marshmallow-free smores by using a grilled banana in its place. The sticky hot banana will easily melt a square of dark chocolate, smushed between two grahams. Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky Kitchen
  Make Smores, recipe on Healthy Happy Life - using Grilled Banana
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  Savory-Sweet Fruit Toast

  If you love apples, pears and even raw banana piled on top of savory toast and sandwiches, try a grilled banana instead! Grilled bananas pair nicely with a variety of sandwich spreads. Even greens like spinach offer up a surprisingly delicious sandwich pairing.
  Make Grilled Banana Toast
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  Savory Entrees

  If you love plantains piled inside of Mexican entrees, give bananas a try. They are easier to find than plantains and offer a slightly softer, sweeter taste and texture. Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make Grilled Banana Burritos
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  Grilled Banana Dogs

  These raw grilled banana dogs are a fun treat! Try them with slightly grilled whole bananas for a softer, sweeter spin!
  Make Grilled Banana Dogs
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  Grilled Banana Peanut Butter Bagel

  These Maui Bagels combine nut butter, coconut-crusted grilled bananas and a hint of orange. Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make Maui Bagels, recipe at healthy Happy Life
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  Grilled Banana Salads

  Savory salads are delicious topped with sweet accents like dried apple rings, raisins and .. grilled bananas! Try dicing the banana before grilling and sprinkle over top your salad. Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky
  Make a Grilled Banana-Topped Salad, recipe at Healthy Happy Life
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