In season with Food magazine: bananas
Explore new ways to get the most out of New Zealand’s favourite fruit. Recipes and styling by Sophie Gray.
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Banana chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
The secret to the deliciousness of these banana chocolate cupcakes is in the icing. Peanut butter frosting is so magical, it will be hard to only have one of these sweet treats!
10 irresistible banana cakes and loaves
What’s not to love about banana cakes and loaves? From a caramelised banana toffee upside-down cake, to banana loaves with salted caramel icing, this collection is the perfect way to find a solution to your sweet cravings.
Toasted gingerbread with banana and blueberries and caramel sauce
In this scrumptious Nici Wickes recipe, an easy gingerbread loaf gets toasted and covered in fresh fruit and an easy caramel sauce for the perfect sweet start to your weekend.
4 delicious ways to enjoy bananas for every meal with Dole
It's no surprise that bananas are the most popular fruit in New Zealand. From breakfast to dinner, Dole bananas are the perfect way to add a healthy burst of sweetness to your life.
Great-start-to-the-day banana bran and yoghurt muffins
Nadia Lim's muffin recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Packed with the goodness of bananas, bran, dried fruit and spices, these muffins make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or picnic bite
Banoffee party cake with salted caramel and chocolate
Love banoffee? Nadia Lim's gorgeous banana cake recipe will be the star of your next celebration. Decorate rustically with lashings of salted caramel, chocolate shards and banana for a showstopping dessert
Frozen bananas dipped in yoghurt, coconut and chocolate
For a sweet idea the whole family will love, you can't go past this frozen banana recipe. Rolled in tasty toppings and served on sticks, this clever treat is perfect for birthday parties and sleepovers
Gooey campfire baked chocolate and marshmallow bananas
Nadia Lim's chocolate-stuffed banana boat recipe is sure to become a family favourite! All you need is a few simple ingredients, baking paper and tinfoil to bake these beauties over the fire
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Banana and vanilla chia pancakes
Start your day off the right way with this banana and vanilla chia pancake recipe. With the goodness of Dole bananas and the clever use of chia seeds instead of eggs, this is a breakfast you'll want to wake up for