Alternative to bananas? HELP!

zoegator
zoegator Posts: 165 Member
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Almost every healthy-twist on almost every recipe that I look up has banana in it.
That's great for pretty much everyone, but me.

I'm allergic to bananas and I want to make these things! I know that pumpkin puree (not pie filling) can be used as a substitute, but HOW MUCH DO I USE?

Has anyone ever used this substitute before? What's the conversion rate?

A BIG THANK YOU AND A HUG to everyone who can provide any help/insight on this.
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  • abble_pie
    abble_pie Posts: 144 Member
    Bump, because I make a cold-brew coffee protein smoothie that I add half a frozen banana too which adds carbs, which I am trying to lower my intake of! I'd love to get an answer on this as well
  • kickivale
    kickivale Posts: 260 Member
    I use a half cup of canned pumpkin per banana called for in the recipe.
    I also use applesauce!
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    I use a half cup of canned pumpkin per banana called for in the recipe.
    I also use applesauce!

    THANK YOU!! :)
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    I'm sorry, but it'll never work between us. I need to see other banana-tolerant people.
  • gymbunny1962
    gymbunny1962 Posts: 36 Member
    I have a similar problem - I feel really ill shortly after I eat a banana. But I read somewhere that there is some change after banana is cooked. Gave it a try about a month ago making pancakes with a chopped banana through the batter. No detrimental effects and have been eating a few times a week since. May be worth trying a small quantity cooked?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    allergic to bananas. how empty your life must be.
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    My tongue swells and throat closes. If I pick up an UNpeeled banana, my hand swells. It's a non-negotiable allergy for me, unfortunately. :/
  • yuuen
    yuuen Posts: 114 Member
    Bump. Also allergic to bananas. Seems like they're the key replacement in every "make this food healthy!" recipe.
  • Ilikelamps
    Ilikelamps Posts: 482 Member
    you are missing out on soooo much
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    I'm sorry, but it'll never work between us. I need to see other banana-tolerant people.

    BUT... BUT... BUT... It's just a little banana allergy!
    Plus the rest of my laundry list of allergies... :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    Bump. Also allergic to bananas. Seems like they're the key replacement in every "make this food healthy!" recipe.

    This is my EXACT struggle in life right now.
  • yuuen
    yuuen Posts: 114 Member
    you are missing out on soooo much
    Yep, I love missing out on severe intestinal distress and throat swelling.
  • jenschroll
    jenschroll Posts: 162 Member
    *bump*

    Also allergic to bananas. Would love some suggestions, too!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Bump. Also allergic to bananas. Seems like they're the key replacement in every "make this food healthy!" recipe.

    Just think about how much replacement food you've been saved from though!! Ok, now if you were allergic to cauliflower, THAT would be something.
  • bjdill
    bjdill Posts: 3
    I just hate bananas. The taste, blech. Woo for the anti-banana movement!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Banana peels make me gag. True story.

    The pureed pumpkin and applesauce sound like good alternatives.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    Carrots
  • kickivale
    kickivale Posts: 260 Member
    I'm allergic to avocado, another EVERYONES FAVORITE FOOD food.
    I really feel you.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Banana peels make me gag. True story.

    The pureed pumpkin and applesauce sound like good alternatives.

    I'm pretty sure that you're not supposed to eat the peels
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
    one cup to one cup.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Carrots


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Sometimes a banana just doesn't fit into your day.
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
    Banana peels make me gag. True story.

    The pureed pumpkin and applesauce sound like good alternatives.

    I'm pretty sure that you're not supposed to eat the peels

    Actually, if you are eating fruit for it's nutritional value, you should eat the peels too. In many fruits, including bananas, most of the nutrients and vitamins are in the peel.
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    one cup to one cup.

    When the recipe calls for "1 mashed banana" though, how much is a banana, in cups? I know it depends on the size of the banana, but basically how many cups does one mashed banana yield?
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    I'm sorry, but it'll never work between us. I need to see other banana-tolerant people.

    BUT... BUT... BUT... It's just a little banana allergy!
    Plus the rest of my laundry list of allergies... :sad: :sad: :sad:

    Are you able to at least play Mario Kart?
  • Ilikelamps
    Ilikelamps Posts: 482 Member
    you are missing out on soooo much
    Yep, I love missing out on severe intestinal distress and throat swelling.

    me too! we should be best friends :flowerforyou:
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    I'm sorry, but it'll never work between us. I need to see other banana-tolerant people.

    BUT... BUT... BUT... It's just a little banana allergy!
    Plus the rest of my laundry list of allergies... :sad: :sad: :sad:

    Are you able to at least play Mario Kart?

    I can with an actual controller, none of that Wii steering wheel business for me.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    Carrots


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Sometimes a banana just doesn't fit into your day.

    Now that I think about it, I don't know if I can fit a banana into my day either
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    How about plantains? I'd expect that a ripe plantain (not a green one -- those act more like potatoes) would be pretty close to 1:1 with banana.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    Love bananas but they don't love me. There isn't enough Nexium on the planet to deal with the onslaught of acid reflux. Soooo unfair! I bet a purée of yellow squash or zucchini would also work since they taste great in sweet breads. I find pumpkin heavy tasting. I would chop it , nuke it and purée it. Should make a nice slick mush like banana.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    I'm sorry, but it'll never work between us. I need to see other banana-tolerant people.

    BUT... BUT... BUT... It's just a little banana allergy!
    Plus the rest of my laundry list of allergies... :sad: :sad: :sad:

    Are you able to at least play Mario Kart?

    I can with an actual controller, none of that Wii steering wheel business for me.

    but its the banana that makes her character large instead of the mushroom.

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