Banana splits and drop scones: Claire Thomson's banana recipes for children
Banana, pecan and sunflower seed granola
A winning way with a ripe banana. The trick to a good, crispy granola is not to disturb it until you're ready to pack it - it clumps together while baking and also while it cools
Prep 10 minCook 30 minMakes about 750g
3 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil 50g maple syrup or runny honey 1 large banana very ripe 1 tsp ground cinnamon 250 g rolled oats 150 g pecans or favorite walnuts 50 g sunflower seeds A large pinch of salt 100 g dates, finely chopped (or use raisins) 50 g banana chips, chopped coarsely
Heat oven to 170C (150C fan)/335F/Gas 3½ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, heat the oil with the maple syrup until everything is melted, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Mix or mash Toss the banana with the cinnamon until smooth, then stir into the warmed syrup mixture.
Place the oats, nuts and seeds in a large bowl, then add the banana-syrup mixture and mix well to coat. Spread evenly on lined tray and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Bake granola for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy all over ; rotate the tray halfway once, if necessary, to cook evenly. Do not disturb the granola while baking or cooling – let it be.
Remove the tray from the oven, let the granola cool completely, then add the dates and chips of banana. Break the granola into small boulders, or whichever you prefer, then store in a large airtight jar, where it will keep for up to two weeks.
Banana scones with yogurt, honey and seeds sesameMy kids love this for breakfast on the weekends. Using a very ripe banana means that you don't need to add a lot of sugar to the dough for sweetness.
Preparation 10 minCooking 5 minServes 4
200g self-rising flour1 heaped tablespoon of brown sugar 1 pinch of salt1 large ripe banana 120ml milk, dairy or plant-based1 large beaten egg 30g butter, ready to cook
To serveNatural yogurt1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into piecesRunning honey, sprinkleSesame seeds, sprinkle
In a bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt Mix the banana with the milk and egg until smooth. e smooth, t...
A winning way with a ripe banana. The trick to a good, crispy granola is not to disturb it until you're ready to pack it - it clumps together while baking and also while it cools
Prep 10 minCook 30 minMakes about 750g
3 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil 50g maple syrup or runny honey 1 large banana very ripe 1 tsp ground cinnamon 250 g rolled oats 150 g pecans or favorite walnuts 50 g sunflower seeds A large pinch of salt 100 g dates, finely chopped (or use raisins) 50 g banana chips, chopped coarsely
Heat oven to 170C (150C fan)/335F/Gas 3½ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, heat the oil with the maple syrup until everything is melted, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Mix or mash Toss the banana with the cinnamon until smooth, then stir into the warmed syrup mixture.
Place the oats, nuts and seeds in a large bowl, then add the banana-syrup mixture and mix well to coat. Spread evenly on lined tray and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Bake granola for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy all over ; rotate the tray halfway once, if necessary, to cook evenly. Do not disturb the granola while baking or cooling – let it be.
Remove the tray from the oven, let the granola cool completely, then add the dates and chips of banana. Break the granola into small boulders, or whichever you prefer, then store in a large airtight jar, where it will keep for up to two weeks.
Banana scones with yogurt, honey and seeds sesameMy kids love this for breakfast on the weekends. Using a very ripe banana means that you don't need to add a lot of sugar to the dough for sweetness.
Preparation 10 minCooking 5 minServes 4
200g self-rising flour1 heaped tablespoon of brown sugar 1 pinch of salt1 large ripe banana 120ml milk, dairy or plant-based1 large beaten egg 30g butter, ready to cook
To serveNatural yogurt1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into piecesRunning honey, sprinkleSesame seeds, sprinkle
In a bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt Mix the banana with the milk and egg until smooth. e smooth, t...
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