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An easy banana puffs recipe that the kids are going to love. These homemade banana puffs are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and oh so delicious.
Add peanut butter, chocolate or Nutella for an extra delicious treat.
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It happens reasonably regularly. The cry “mommy can we PLEASE bake something”.
There is one little voice in me that says “absolutely, this is perfect mother/daughter bonding time”.
Then there is that other little voice that screams “Nooooo…if we survive the actual baking, there is the cleaning up and that’s just one mess I don’t want to have to deal with today”.
It’s a tough call.
Meanwhile, all you can hear is “please mommy, please, pleeassseeee”.
Ok. Sometimes that first little voice has to win.
It’s these memories that she will remember right. The two of us working together in the kitchen, singing along to her favorite tunes and really there isn’t THAT much mess to clear up.
Ok, I’m kidding myself on the mess, but I’ll keep thinking about the happy memories.
Is that little voice screaming at you too?
Rest assured. These banana puffs are absolutely ideal for this situation.
A banana puff pastry. It has the sweet banana filling encased with a delicious puff pastry. It’s a complete winner for the kids.
Banana Puff Pastry. The Perfect Snack To Bake With Kids
Not only are these banana puffs delicious, but they are also the perfect treat to bake with pre-schooler’s. They are easy to make and perfect for little fingers.
A mini banana puff pastry tart. It has a crunchy outside and soft banana filling. The kids are going to absolutely love these and they are the right size for a lunch box filler.
You might even want to sneak a few whilst the kids are not looking!
Yes, the mess will be there. There is no denying that.
They are quite sticky and messy to make, but as we already know that baking with kids is a messy affair, you are already prepared for it.
Puff pastry is hardly full of nutritional value, so don’t be fooled that just because it contains banana that it’s healthy.
However, if you want to treat the kids, this is a great way to do it.
For healthier options, it is probably better to consider ahealthy banana cakeorhealthy chocolate coconut balls.
However if you are happy with the non-healthy element, then stay tuned for the recipe!
But let’s not be too harsh on them, because instead of using artificial flavors, the natural banana flavor comes from actual bananas. So that has to at least be a good start right?
Now you know that when I say something issuper easy, I really do mean it!
I am all for recipes that take hardly any time to prepare, something that the kids can help out with, and are also very yummy.
These banana puffs fit the bill perfectly.
I made them with banana and nutmeg, but you could use cinnamon if you preferred (I had run out of it, so nutmeg was my second choice, but still a good one.
Ingredients You Will Need For The Banana Puffs:
All you need to make these banana puffs are the following ingredients:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 1-2 bananas (depending on the size)
- 1 egg
- A splash of milk
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
- Some brown or raw sugar.
How To Make Homemade Banana Puffs
Are you ready for this super easy banana puff pastry recipe?
Step 1: Lay a sheet of puff pastry out and cover with the milk and egg. (The milk and egg need to first be combined together).
Step 2: Slice the 1-2 bananas (depending on the size) and layer them on top of the puff pastry sheet.
Step 3: Lay your second sheet of puff pastry on top of the bananas and then cover again with the milk/egg mixture.
Step 4: Sprinkle with some brown or raw sugar basically for fun and some extra sweetness.
Step 5: Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (356F) for 12-15 minutes (or until golden brown). That’s it!
Your banana sugar puffs are ready to enjoy straight out of the oven, if you can’t wait for them to cool.
My daughter made the ones pictured all by herself, which just goes to show that they are incredibly easy to do.
Don’t forget to store them in an airtight container so that you can enjoy this little treat for longer.
Here’s the handy recipe. Print it off and keep it somewhere handy.
Delicious Banana Puffs Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
An easy banana puffs recipe that the kids are going to love. These homemade banana puffs are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and oh so delicious. Add peanut butter, chocolate or nutella for an extra delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 1-2 bananas (depending on the size)
- 1 egg
- Splash of milk
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
- Brown or raw sugar.
Instructions
- Mix the egg and milk together in a separate bowl.
- Lay a sheet of puff pastry out and cover with the mixed milk and egg.
- Slice the bananas and layer them on top of the puff pastry sheet.
- Lay your second sheet of puff pastry on top of the bananas and then cover again with the milk/egg mixture.
- Sprinkle with some brown or raw sugar for some extra sweetness.
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (356 F) for 12-15 minutes (or until golden brown).
Recipe Alterations:
Whilst this already makes the perfect recipe that the kids will love, there is nothing to stop you from playing around with a few extra twists. Some ideas include:
- Instead of adding cinnamon or nutmeg, spread nutella, chocolate or peanut butter onto the puff pastry before the banana is placed on top.
- Add a few chocolate chips in with the banana for a chocolate banana treat.
- Mix in some sultanas with the banana mixture.
- Change up the inside delicious flavors completely. You could make apple puffs, strawberry puffs or strawberry apple puffs. You get the idea! The process of making them is exactly the same, simply change up the fruit you use.
However you choose to make the banana puff recipe, it will sure to be a winner in the house. They are the ideal snack for little hands and bigger hands too! Use them in the lunch box, an after school treat and don’t forget the snack time for pre schoolers too.
If you love baking withpuff pastry, then you will love this selection of 7 recipes. You could try making a different treat each week.
So the next time you hear that cry “Mommy will you bake with me please”, you have the perfect ‘go to recipe’.
These banana puffs are quick, easy and relatively painless on the mess front.
Trust me, you have got this!
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