Fried Bananas

First, bananas in and of themselves are, quite literally, a nutritional powerhouse. See: The Power Behind Bananas.

But...frying them isn't always a good idea for your waistline!

These "all natural" banana slices are fried, sweetened and pumped up with "natural banana flavor" instead of a 100-calorie fresh banana.

Each modest (1/4-cup) serving supplies 150 calories.

Worse yet, the banana chips are fried in coconut oil, the most saturated fat around.

Of the eight grams of fat in each serving, seven are saturated. (Note: A McDonald's Quarter Pounder has eight grams of saturated fat).

A Better Idea

Grilled or fried bananas can be very good for breakfast or for a dessert so here's a way to get that taste without all that fat. Use a nonstick pan or a tiny bit of olive oil or cooking spray and grill the bananas until they're get a translucent yellow. Add a tablespoon or 2 of maple syrup and cinnamon. It'll carmelize pretty quickly and get nice n crispy crunchy. These are especially delicious served with pancakes or french toast!



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