That’s why I try to prepare meals and desserts that are versatile and have lots of options for substitutions. Am I the only person that doesn’t like them?īut even though we disagree on a lot of our favourite foods, we’re still both food lovers in our own way. Of course, Mike enjoys many things that I turn my nose up at. It’s a wonder we’ve been married for 14 years as I’m all about carrot cake, pineapple pizza and guac! And just as I’m passionate about adding bananas to all sorts of recipes, he’s equally passionate about leaving them out.Īs a side note, Mike is also passionate about leaving carrots out of cake, pineapple off of pizza and guacamole away from chips and salsa. (I’m assuming he doesn’t mind the subtle taste because I sneak a few slices into his smoothies all the time – insert mischievous giggle here!). All of those things impact the texture, and texture is key.Īnd that’s exactly why the hubby dislikes them. I can’t handle a mushy or starchy banana. They can’t be too ripe or too green, and they can’t be bruised. And perhaps most importantly, since you don’t have to wash them and they peel easily, they are one of the easiest fruit to take on the go for a quick snack.Įven though I love their versatility, I’m still picky about bananas.Bananas add a soft and sweet taste and texture to baked goods, like these avocado banana oatmeal breakfast cookies, and can act as a sweetener in place of refined sugars.

Where would toast, cereals and yogurt bowls be without sliced bananas? You haven’t fully enjoyed peanut butter toast until you’ve added banana slices on top!.These chocolate peanut butter mocha nice cream pops are a case in point. They’re a key ingredient in smoothies and nice creams, and for those of us avoiding dairy ice cream, we’d be lost without the creamy texture they provide.I know, you might be thinking bananas as a favourite food, Leanne? That’s pretty lame. My challenge was to create a recipe that could be enjoyed with or without bananas, and to explore our differing opinions on the common fruit.Īnd, since Dominion is my go-to grocery store for local produce and other pantry staples year round, I knew I would find everything I needed to create a recipe we would both enjoy.īananas, what’s so great about them anyways? While I can’t go a day without eating bananas in some form or other, Mike dislikes them. So when I was asked to write a post about one of my self-proclaimed favourite foods, bananas, and to team up with someone who doesn’t like bananas, I didn’t have to look very far. The Food Lovers Unite campaign is all about celebrating our love for food, and no matter what our preferences might be, we’re all food lovers. I’m excited about today’s post! Not only am I teaming up with Dominion(which is a local grocery store chain in Newfoundland and Labrador under the Loblaw banner) but I’m exploring what makes us all food lovers, and I’m bringing Mike (the hubby) along for the ride! Thank you for supporting the brands that make Crumb Top Baking possible.

This post is sponsored by Dominion as part of the #foodloversunite campaign. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert, and will please all the food lovers around your table! Mini Fruit Tarts with Greek Yogurt are gluten-free with a chocolate almond crust, a thick layer of yogurt and a pile of fresh fruit toppings.

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