Unripe banana is very low in sugar compared to ripe banana and this makes it a good choice for people living with diabetes. It also has probiotic bacteria, a friendly bacterium that helps with good colon health. In addition, green bananas also help to absorb nutrients better, particularly calcium. It is also high in fibre, excellent for both young and old.
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Ingredients for two wraps
- Eight medium sized unripe banana
- Water as needed
Equipment needed
- Blender
- Medium sized pot
- Wooden spatula
- Sharp knife
Procedure
- Wash the unripe banana to remove any dirt
- With a very sharp knife (because the back of unripe banana is usually very hard), peel the banana dispose of the back and cut the inner part to cubes
- Blend the banana adding water so that it becomes a smooth paste (make sure you add a little at a time so that the paste is not to watery)
- Pour your paste in a dry pot and stir continuously till it comes together
- Serve and enjoy with any soup of your choice
- Best eaten when served hot
Please note that you can blend and store in the freezer, but use within 3 days.
You can also dry the banana and blend store in an air tight container.
About our cook
Shola Akinyemi is an entrepreneur and the director of Mrs. Bakersfield with talent and skills for baking, healthy diet and living and teaching kids to cook. A graduate of the University of Abuja, Shola has been a strong advocate of self-dependence and self-reliance.
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