Healthy banana desserts!

Banana is one of the most commonly eaten fruits. It is one of the sweetest fruits and doesn't require too much sugar when used in desserts which makes it a healthier option over other rich desserts. Here are some dessert recipes which are quick, easy and absolutely delicious!

Banana and coconut bake:

Ingredients:
• Bananas - 2
• Butter - ¼ tsp
• Orange juice - 1/8 cup
• Lemon juice - ¼ tsp
• Brown sugar - 1 tbsp
• Grated dry coconut - ¼ cup

Method:
• Heat oven to 190O C.
• Cut bananas into slices and place it on a pie plate or a bowl.
• Spread butter on the bananas and drizzle orange juice and lemon juice.
• Sprinkle sugar and coconut. Bake till coconut turns golden. This will take about 8-10 minutes.
• Serve hot or chilled.

Caramelized banana:

Ingredients:
• Bananas -2
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Ghee - 1 tsp

Method:
• Slice bananas into thick slices.
• Heat a flat pan and add ghee.
• Add the sliced bananas and sugar.
• Sauté till the bananas turn golden brown. Do not wait till it turns dark brown as it will turn bitter.
• Serve with ice cream, breakfast cereals or yoghurt.

Banana cinnamon rolls:

Ingredients:
• Whole wheat bread - 2
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Cinnamon powder - ½ tsp
• Butter -1 tsp
• Banana - 1 small

Method:
• Cut banana into small pieces.
• Roll the bread slices really flat with a rolling pin.
• Apply butter and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon powder.
• Place 2-3 tsp of cut bananas on the bread slice and roll the bread slice.
• Place the rolls in a muffin tray or a greased tray.
• Bake at 200o C in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or till the bread turns golden brown.
• Let it cool and serve.

Banana custard:

Ingredients:
• Milk - 1 ¼ cup
• Custard powder - 1 tbsp
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Bananas - 2 small
• Apple - ½
• Dark chocolate syrup - 1 tbsp

Method:
• Chop apples and slice bananas.
• Mix custard powder with ¼ cup of warm milk and keep aside.
• Bring milk to boil. Add sugar and mix well.
• Simmer and add custard mixture. Stir continuously till the custard thickens and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Place a layer of apple and banana in a bowl. Spread custard evenly on top of it. Repeat this for 2-3 layers and refrigerate till serving time.
• Drizzle dark chocolate sauce and serve.