Dalia's Kitchen: banana

Quick & Delicious Cracked Wheat Bowl

I'm a big breakfast person.. It's funny because when I was younger I didn't used to be at all.. I would be one of those running to college on an empty stomach to then devour a big, late lunch later.. But one day, actually when I decided to get into healthier eating habits, I found out how crucial breakfast was, it kicks off your metabolism and has so many benefits.. So since then, and that's quite a while ago, I never ever miss breakie :) I love oatmeal, porridge, hot cereal and now my new thing is cracked wheat in the morning.. I feel like a million dollars after eating this bowl of healthy goodness.. Good morning Dubai ♥

Easy. Prep & Cook Time : 15 minutes

Serves 2 - 3

1/2 cup cracked wheat
1 1/2 cup of low fat milk (add less if you like it thicker, more if you like runny)
2 tsp brown sugar
1 sliced banana
handful of almonds, toasted and crushed
a dollop of mascarpone cheese

Bring the milk and sugar to a boil, then add the cracked wheat and simmer for about 8 minutes (or as directed on your pack).. You want the wheat to soften up but still have a crunch to it.. Stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.. Pour the cracked wheat in a bowl, place bananas on top, add a dollop of mascarpone and sprinkle generously with the toasted almonds.. Enjoy!

Pomegranate, Berry & Banana Yoghurt Smoothie

picture by Murrindie Frey for ITP Publishing

I can actually say that I've had way too many sweet treats in the past few weeks and it might be time for me to detox as my jeans are getting quite snug.. One freshly baked cookie or a small slice of cake a day won't harm, especially since we use only real ingredients and no substitutes in our bakeries.. But I admit I've been munching on too many bakes lately, so it's the right time to post this beautiful smoothie I made for Harper's Bazaar January detox menu.. It's perfect for breakfast or snack time actually.. Yummy!

Serves 2 - 3

1 banana
170g low fat yoghurt
150g pomegranate seeds
100g raspberries
1 tbsp honey
½ cup green tea, cold

In a food processor, blend all the above listed ingredients with a few ice cubes until smooth. Pour the smoothie in serving glasses and top with a few extra pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!

Quick & Easy Banana Bread

I tried a new coffee blend this morning, and as my Americano was brewing I spotted bananas that had seen better days.. So instead of just discarding them I decided to make a quick Banana Bread.. See the thing about any bake with banana is that the more ripe the bananas, the better the bake.. And let me tell you, I was a very happy D this morning.. A cup of freshly brewed coffee and a slice of this beautifully moist Banana Bread..

3 very ripe bananas, well mashed

3 TBL melted butter

2 eggs

1 cup sifted flour

~1/2 cup white sugar (depends on the ripeness of the bananas)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 180C

In bowl, whisk the bananas, eggs, sugar and melted butter.. In another bowl, sift together all the other ingredients and add them to the banana mixture, combining them well but without over mixing.. Pour the batter in medium sized loaf (aligned with parchment paper if you prefer) and bake for about 23 minutes or until you insert a toothpick and it comes out dry.. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips before pouring the batter into the baking dish.. Delicious!

Quick Banoffee

It's time for something sweet and I'm craving a banoffee like crazy.. One of the best banoffees I've had is at Tartine on Draycott Avenue in London - it's just divine and I have it every time I'm in London.. (Thank you my Galva for taking me there years ago ;) The great thing about this recipe is that it's quick to make as I'm using a few short cuts here and there, but of course it's still as delicious..

Serves 6

6 digestive cookies, crumbled
1 can condensed milk
1/4 cup light cooking cream
4 TBL milk chocolate, shaved
4-6 bananas, sliced
whipped cream
pecans for garnish (optional)

In a saucepan bring the condensed milk to a slight boil.. Lower the heat to medium and stirring constantly, wait until the milk turns into a light brown toffee (this can take a little while).. Add the cooking cream and combine it well, then set it aside.. Now you're ready to assemble your decadent little banoffee in a ramekin or serving glass (just use as many of the following ingredients as you wish).. Start with the crumbled cookies, then the soft toffee, the banana slices, the whipped cream and finally the chocolate shavings (be generous- the more the yummier!) and finish with the pecans if you like.. Voila, a quick and delicious Banoffee :)

Yummy Banana & Pecan Muffins

I love muffins with my coffee in the morning.. And earlier today I was craving banana nut muffins, but really couldn't afford to over indulge as I ate a little too much this w-e.. So I adjusted my basic recipe to make it less naughty (using less butter and sugar) but still enjoying muffin yumminess!

Makes about 6 muffins (depending on how large you make yours)

3 ripe bananas (mashed by hand)

3/4 cup flour

1 egg

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 TBL honey

3 TBL softened butter

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 handfuls of crushed pecans (and some for decorating)

Preheat your oven to 180C.

In a bowl whisk the egg, butter & sugar until creamy, then add the mashed bananas.. Sift together flour, spices, salt, baking powder and soda.. Then fold the flour mixture, crushed pecans & honey into the banana mixture (pls don't over mix)..

Now pour the batter into a muffin pan, (use parchment paper, or a non stick muffin pan) and bake for 14-18mins.. Just poke with a tooth pic to check if muffins are ready, and enjoy these little delicacies on their own, with some jam, peanut butter or anything you feel like! Yumm!

Sweet Sesame Hamour with Banana Chutney

I love sesame seeds.. If you have noticed, I sprinkle them wherevere and whenever I can! This is a quick, not messy and lovely, lovely fish dish which I read in one of my books by Rhodes, I have made a few changes though and feel this is even yummier, hehe!

4 hamour fillets

1 egg yolk

2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

1 tbsp light soft brown sugar

1/2 tsp cracked pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 chopped onion

1 tbl honey

2 bananas cut into chunks

1/2tsp nutmeg

1⁄2 tsp allspice

a little sliced red chilli- as much as you like

1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Pre-heat your oven at 200C

Warm the olive oil in a pan and cook the onions a little.. Then add the bananas, the honey, the chilli if you wish, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until tender.. Finally sprinkle with the chopped parsley and set aside..

Brush the fillets with the eggyolk and lay on a buttered baking tray.. Then mix the sesame, sugar, peppr & salt, and sprinkle over fillets before baking for 6 minutes in the oven.. Serve it with the chutney and voila! Yummy

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