Ripe banana (peeled)

Description

A ripe banana (peeled) has a soft, creamy texture and an intensely yellow-brown flesh color with a distinct sweet, honey-banana flavor note. Nutritionally, it is rich in simple carbohydrates and fiber, providing potassium, vitamin B6, small amounts of vitamin C, and magnesium, which translates to quick energy, support for muscle and nervous system function, and assistance in regulating blood pressure and intestinal peristalsis. In the kitchen, a peeled ripe banana works great in smoothies, purees, pancakes, baked goods as a natural sweetener and binding agent, as well as an addition to oatmeal, desserts, or frozen as a base for banana "ice cream." A peeled banana darkens quickly, so it is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours or cut and frozen for later use.