Stop throwing away banana peels eat them instead Inhabitat. Pop quiz What food is packed with vitamins and fiber, but is almost always purchased just to be thrown awayIf you said banana peels, youre right. It might be one of the worlds most recognizable comedy props, but the humble banana peel is nothing to laugh at. These slippery skins contain vitamins B6 and B1. While the jury is still out on exactly how much of these nutrients our bodies can absorb from eating banana peels, noshing on them instead of trashing them is still a great idea because of the landfill waste it saves. But if the idea of chomping down on these thick, fibrous membranes doesnt sound very a PEEL ing to you, read on to check out the newest episode of Inhabitat and NYC Medias TV series Urban Green for three delicious and nutritious ways to make them more palatable. Video Little Darling Productions with Jason Jenkins for NYC Media. Before we get into our banana peel recipes, here are two important tips TIP 1 Remember to wash your banana peel thoroughly just like you would with any other fruit you plan to ingest. TIP 2 We recommend using organic bananas for these recipes since non organic banana peels may contain harmful pesticides. BANANA PEEL SMOOTHIESmoothies are a great way to mask the bitter flavor of banana peels while also breaking them down and making them easier to digest. How To Caramelize Banana' title='How To Caramelize Banana' />One of my favorite smoothies to use banana peels in is an apple pie smoothie, which, believe it or not, tastes like a healthier version of apple pie. To make it, just blend one Red Delicious apple, one whole banana and the peel just cut off the hard ends, a dollop of almond butter or a handful of almonds, some almond milk and a dash of cinnamon. If youre allergic to nuts, feel free to leave out the almonds and use a different kind of milk. PICKLED PEELSPeter Piper picked a peck of pickled peels, and so can you, with this couldnt be easier pickled banana peel recipe. Just chop your washed peels up intro strips width wise cutting against the grain helps to decrease the fibrous mouthfeel. Then plan to have pickles for lunch so that you can use the leftover pickling liquid for your peels. Submerge the peels in the pickling liquid overnight and youll end up with a tart condiment that will have your dinner guests trying to place the unique flavor. CANDIED PEELSOkay, so candying isnt exactly the healthiest way to eat banana peels, but these sweet morsels are guilt free enough if eaten in moderation or used as a garnish. To make these crunchy treats, stir together cup of sugar and cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add 2 sliced up again, against the grain banana peels and reduce to mediumlow heat. Simmer while stirring for about 1. Healthiest Vinegar. Once you see the sugar begin to caramelize, remove the pot from the heat and transfer your peels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or other non stick surface. Let your peels cool and harden, and then snap them into strips to eat as a snack or sprinkle over some yogurt to give it a crunchy kick. We hope you had a bunch of fun learning how to eat banana peels. And if you have any cool peel recipes, please share them in the comments below Urban Green NYC Media. Do you ever have those moments when you just need a warm chocolate chip cookie, but dont feel like making several dozen I know I do, which is why I am happy to. Homemade banana chips are an inexpensive, healthy, and easy snack that are great with a number of foods. Toss them into your morning cereal, mix them with. Cooking bananas are banana cultivars in the genus Musa whose fruits are generally used in cooking. They may be eaten while ripe or unripe and are generally starchy. Fruit Crepes. A crepe filled with your favorite combo from below Banana Nutella Sausage Cinnamon Apple BlueberryLemon Strawberry Cream. In a large bowl, mash 2 bananas until smooth. Stir in condensed milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. In a large bowl, using an electric. Capitalize on the healthiness of this goodtasting breakfast. Bananas, oats, and pecans add up to powerpacked nutrition. Do you miss banana bread on a grain free or the GAPS diet Well, this coconut flour banana bread will be the most moist and certainly the best banana bread you have.