Is there a recipe for banana jam?

27-09-202327-09-2023 Tom Cross

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The banana is one of the most popular fruits in the world, and although it originated in Asia it grows everywhere, in varying colors, shapes, and sizes. Rich in carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, and B, and minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium, it contains dietary fiber and some protein.

Besides being tasty, sweet, and pleasing to most people's palates, it can be eaten "in natura" and in several sweet and salty preparations.

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The benefits of the fruit are:

- It regulates blood sugar, because it has pectin and resistant starch;

- Improve digestion and help weight loss, as it is rich in fiber and increases the feeling of satiety;

- Improve heart health, because it has potassium, which acts to control blood pressure;

- Reduce the risk of degenerative diseases and promote good mood, because it has antioxidants;

- Protect kidney health, as it has potassium, which is important for maintaining kidney function;

- Help prevent cramps, due to potassium and vitamin C;

- It is accessible all year round, relatively inexpensive, and easy to incorporate into the diet.

When it comes to introducing fruit into the diet, bananas are one of the first that babies try.

Throughout life, in addition to eating it plain, bananas are consumed in various preparations, such as vitamins, purées, cakes, pies, ice cream, and sweets in general.

Homemade banana jam, for example, is very easy to prepare and pleases most people. And it can be made in fitness mode. Here is a quick and tasty recipe:

Fit banana jam

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To make the recipe, you will need:

2 ripe dwarf bananas;
1 tsp brown, demerara, organic sugar or honey (you can substitute with 2 tsp oven and stove sweetener);
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
1 tsp. orange zest
water at room temperature, if necessary.

You will prepare it like this:

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Cut the bananas into thin slices and cook them over medium heat in a thick-bottomed pan, preferably non-stick. Add the vanilla, sugar or honey, cinnamon powder and orange zest. Mix well and monitor the cooking so as not to burn the jam, until the bananas fall apart. If you notice that it is too consistent without the fruit falling apart, carefully add a little water inOnce the banana has become a paste, you can turn off the heat. Put it in a bowl or in individual bowls. It is perfect to accompany a slice of white cheese or a healthy oatmeal cookie.

If you would like a preparation with chocolate, see this recipe:

Fit banana jam with chocolate

Diana Vyshniakova / 123RF

To make the recipe, you will need:

2 ripe dwarf bananas;
1 tsp brown, demerara, organic sugar or honey (you can substitute with 2 tsp oven and stove sweetener);
1 coffeespoon 100% cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
water at room temperature, if necessary.

You will prepare it like this:

Cut the bananas into thin slices (they fall apart faster) and put them over medium heat in a thick-bottomed pan. Add the sugar or honey and cinnamon powder. Mix well and monitor the cooking until the bananas fall apart. If you notice that they are sticking without falling apart, carefully add a little water at room temperature. Add the cocoa as soon as the candy is almost ready(a homogeneous paste) and mix well. When everything is well blended, turn off the heat. It's ready and very fragrant! Put it in a bowl or in individual glasses. It is perfect to accompany fresh ripe strawberries.