Banana and Lowering Cholesterol: 5 Delicious Recipes

These banana-based recipes are excellent alternatives for healthy snacks, as they combine nutritious ingredients such as bananas, oats, and Glucavena, which support cholesterol management. Bananas provide natural sweetness and are rich in potassium, which helps balance blood pressure. The beta-glucan in oats is known for its ability to bind cholesterol and promote its removal from the body, and Glucavena contains both beta-glucan and plant sterols, which together effectively help lower LDL cholesterol. These recipes are nutritious and easy to prepare options that naturally support heart health.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 dl oats

• 25 g Glucavena

• 2.5 dl plant-based milk (e.g., oat or almond drink)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp honey (optional)

• 1 dl Alpro Vanilla soy yogurt (or equivalent)

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy a fresh and nutritious smoothie that is packed with fiber and cholesterol-lowering ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas

• 2 eggs

• 25 g Glucavena

• 1 dl oats (you can grind them into fine powder)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vegetable oil for frying (e.g., canola oil)

Instructions: Mash the bananas in a bowl. Mix in the eggs, Glucavena, oats, cinnamon, and baking powder. Heat the canola oil in a pan and fry small pancakes over medium heat on both sides until golden brown.

Ingredients: 

• 3 ripe bananas

• 25 g Glucavena

• 3 dl whole grain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 dl Greek yogurt

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

• 1/2 dl walnuts or almonds (chopped)

 Instructions: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.Mash the bananas and add Glucavena, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix the dry ingredients separately (whole grain flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt). Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients, then add the nuts. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes.

Ingredients: 

• 1 ripe banana

• 25 g Glucavena

• 2.5 dl Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)

• 1 dl oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

• 1 dl berries (e.g. blueberries or raspberries)

 Instructions: Slice the banana and layer it in a glass with yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and Glucavena. Sprinkle the berries and honey on top.This easy-to-make and nutritious parfait offers fiber, protein, and cholesterol-lowering ingredients.

Ingredients: 

• 2 ripe bananas

• 25 g Glucavena

• 2 dl almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

 Instructions:  Blend the bananas, almond milk, Glucavena, vanilla extract, and honey in a blender until smooth. Add the chia seeds to the mixture and let the pudding set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack – this pudding is packed with nutrients that help manage cholesterol.