Is a banana a healthy breakfast?

Bananas can help provide a healthy breakfast high in fiber and low in salt, fats, and added sugars. An overnight fast can let stomach acid collect. Eating anything spicy or fried can similarly cause gastritis and heartburn at night. Bananas are soothing to the stomach, though, and have antacid properties.

Why we should not eat banana on empty stomach?

Bananas are packed with sugar, which is why eating them on an empty stomach can cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels . This can lead to fatigue, headaches, and other problems. This is the reason why diabetics are always asked to not start their day with a slice of banana.

Why do they say not to eat bananas before bed?

Bananas are rich in carbohydrates. And researchers have suggested that eating carbohydrate-rich foods in the evening reduces the release of melatonin . Some scientists also think that blood sugar spikes may interfere with sleep.

Is it good to eat banana in the morning for weight loss?

Here's how bananas can help in weight loss Bananas are a good source of fibre with a negligible amount of fat . Consuming high-fibre foods helps you stay full for longer and ultimately helps you consume fewer calories. Less fat content of bananas is another factor which makes them weight loss friendly.

What's the best fruit to eat first thing in the morning?

The beloved banana is still one of the best fruits for breakfast and it goes so well with a bowl of breakfast cereal.

Is eating a banana for breakfast good for weight loss?

Although there are no studies that directly examine the effects of banana on weight, they're high in fiber and low in calories. When included as part of a balance diet, bananas may help support weight loss goals . People who want to improve their health are often advised to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Is a banana a healthy breakfast for weight loss?

Bananas. High in fiber but low in calories, one medium banana has just over 100 calories yet packs 3 g of dietary fiber — knocking out up to 11% of your daily fiber needs in one shot. Research has found that upping your intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables is associated with increased weight loss .

Is eating a banana every morning good for weight loss?

The Morning Banana Diet will probably work simply because you'll eat less. There is nothing, though, about a morning banana that specifically promotes weight loss . There's nothing magical about not eating anything after 8 p.m., however. But if you eat late now, this tip will likely cut out some calories.

Breakfast Banana Bars Recipe - Crazy for Crust (2024)

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Updated OnFebruary 24, 2023

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Banana Breakfast Bars are an easy breakfast or snack with real ingredients and flavor. They’re a copycat of the bars you buy, but homemade so they’re better for you and cheaper too! These are one of my favorite banana breakfast recipes!

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Homemade Banana Breakfast Bars
One of the best Banana Breakfast Recipes
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Homemade Banana Breakfast Bars

I don’t believe in the word “diet”. I’ve done so many diets and they all fail, which ultimately leads me to feeling bad about myself. For me it’s about lifestyle: exercise, portion control, making good choices, and satisfying cravings (within reason).

One thing I can’t limit? My after workout snack. And breakfast. I need breakfast, and after my workout I need to eat. That’s where these breakfast bars come in.

For a long time I bought breakfast bars at the grocery store. Then I realized that I was paying $4.50 for 5 bars or some ridiculous amount, and the bars weren’t even that good. Also? They’re filled with ingredients I don’t recognize. I’m much more satisfied if I eat something I like, that’s homemade, than something packaged.

So I decided to make my own.

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One of the best Banana Breakfast Recipes

These bars are a cross between a granola bar and a banana bread/blondie. I actually combined my mom’s banana bread with my base blondie recipe to create something a little bit on the lighter side of both.

I reduced the amount of butter and used oil instead. You can also use vegetable or coconut oil. Combined with 2 overripe bananas and an egg, you get a good bar base. A little brown sugar goes in for sweetening, and the binding is done with whole wheat flour and old fashioned oats.

Yes, these have sugar and carbs. But even though my husband does whole 30/paleo, I don’t and I don’t think you come here expecting that. These bars are a great way to satisfy a little carb craving without breaking the bank. I mean…if I wasn’t trying to be good I’d reach for a doughnut or a scone. These are way better than that!

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By substituting butter for oil, I’ve made these a bit heart healthier. Vegetable oil is recognized as a healthier fat than butter by the American Heart Association.
Using whole wheat flour makes these better than anything with white flour.
The old fashioned oats give a nice texture.
The bars you buy have a peanut butter drizzle, so I added that to these. You can skip, of course, or add some peanut butter chips or mini chocolate chips to the bars for extra flavor.
They last about 2 days on the counter, or you can freeze them for a quick snack. That’s what I like to do, after my workout, with a cup of coffee and some apple slices. It gets me to lunch, where I’m not so hungry I eat the kitchen.

Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe

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Ingredients

▢ 2 medium bananas spotted ones that are a little past their prime
▢ ¼ cup vegetable or coconut oil
▢ ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
▢ 1 large egg
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda
▢ ½ cup (62g) whole wheat flour
▢ 1 cup (80g) old fashioned oats
▢ ¼ cup (43g) white chocolate chips optional
▢ 1 tablespoon (17g) peanut butter optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8” or 9×9” pan with nonstick cooking spray. (Line it with foil first for easy removal, if desired.)
Place bananas in a large bowl. Mash them with a fork or potato masher until just small chunks remain. Stir in oil and brown sugar with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Add egg, vanilla, and salt, and stir until combined. Stir in baking soda. Add flour and oats and stir until mixed, some lumps will remain. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake for 18-22 minutes until browned around the edges and not jiggly in the center. Cool completely. Slice into bars.
Optional drizzle: melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small microwave safe bowl (on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each). Place melted chocolate in a small ziploc bag with the tip cut off and drizzle over bars.
Enjoy within 2 days or freeze for up to one month. I like to freeze them and then reheat as needed, since they don’t last very long on the counter.

Recipe Notes

By substituting butter for oil, I’ve made these a bit heart healthier. Vegetable oil is recognized as a healthier fat than butter by the American Heart Association.
Using whole wheat flour makes these better than anything with white flour.
The old fashioned oats give a nice texture.
The bars you buy have a peanut butter drizzle, so I added that to these. You can skip, of course, or add some peanut butter chips or mini chocolate chips to the bars for extra flavor.
They last about 2 days on the counter, or you can freeze them for a quick snack. That’s what I like to do, after my workout, with a cup of coffee and some apple slices. It gets me to lunch, where I’m not so hungry I eat the kitchen.

Recipe Nutrition

Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Author Dorothy Kern

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164 Comments

These bars are delicious, particularly with your first cup of coffee in the morning. I don’t usually put the drizzle on top, but on the rare occasion I do, I use peanut butter chips with the peanut butter, instead of white chocolate chips. SO good!
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These are PHENOMENAL! Amazing! Beautiful! Delicious! I swear I will NEVER make banana bread again!!!!!! Thank you for this recipe!!!
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It had a great flavor. I substituted chocolate salt, then actual chocolate morsels. They were moist and filling.
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I’m excited to make these but I always get confused with the Oats. Does it matter if you use the quick oats vs the old fashioned?
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In this recipe I don’t think it matters.
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