Money Saving Tip: Go Bananas!
Today’s money saving tip is all about Bananas and how buying them can save you lots of money AND give you a yummy treat!
My #1 Reason why I you should buy bananas: PRICE! This bunch of bananas, 8 large ones, cost $1.40. Even though that is far more expensive than they used to be, bananas are one of the best values in the produce apartment.
That is just 17 cents per banana!
As compared to:
Bag of Chips $1.00
Fast Food Burger $3.00
Doughnut .99
Cup of Yogurt $1.00
Fast Food Fries $2.00
By eating a banana as a snack just once a day, you could easily save close to $10 or more per week PER PERSON.
You’d fill up a whole lot faster on a banana, save a ton of money, and likely feel better too!
What I love about them:
*Convenient – Bananas are a fast grab food at our house. I always have some sitting on the counter and if someone needs a snack or a last minute breakfast on the way out the door, they grab one. When I’m going to be gone for the day and my schedule is unpredictable, I toss one in my purse. There is no telling how many times a banana has been my lunch while I was out and about!
*Filling – Unlike a lot of snacks that just leave you hungry, bananas are very filling and a better replacement for lunch than a bag of chips or some of the other options out there.
*Good For You – Bananas are low in fat, high in fiber, potassium, complex carbohydrates, and a low glycemic fruit.
*Delicious – Bananas taste good!
*AND They never have to go to waste!
They Freeze Well: Take ripe bananas, peel them, moosh them up with a fork, and immediately place in plastic zipper seal bags. Squeeze the air out, flatten, seal, and freeze. I write on the outside of the bag how many bananas I put in there to make them easier to use. These can be thawed for just a few minutes and then added to any recipe calling for mashed bananas (like Banana bread , banana crumb cake, or the smoothies below).
Bake Your Favorite Recipes! If you buy them and find that they aren’t being used, get to cooking!
Here are some of my favorite banana recipes:
BUT most importantly, Bananas are a great snack because…
You get to do this!
So go ahead, Go BANANAS!
I buy bananas at least 3 times a week.Peanut butter/banana sandwiches are delicious and good for you. I eat them alone, on cereal, in oatmeal, and I, like you, throw a couple of bananas in my purse when I go out.
I don’t bother mashing them before putting them in a zip lock bag. I just peel them, put them in the bag, squeeze them till they’re mushy, then zip & seal.
I almost always have bananas at home, but I’ve never tried freezing the ripe ones for future use. And I hate throwing them out. Thanks for sharing this; I wish I came across this idea sooner.
I never even considered freezing them. What a great idea instead of letting them go bad when you do not eat them fast enough. Thanks for the tip! I love to mix mashed bananas and pecans into my pancake batter. It is so almost like banana bread pancakes and i make extra and snack on them during the day. They are not yucky left over like normal pancakes are.
While I was reading this, I came to a realization. When I am at the grocery and I’m hungry, I have grabbed a bag of chips to eat on the way home while sitting in the back of my car is a bunch of bananas! Thank you for making me realized that I need to eat a banana. Its a much healthy choice too. : )
I never get home with all the bananas I bought! And I have a fixation that makes me refuse to pay more that 55 cents a pound. Most of my bananas come from Aldi to meet that requirement. I also keep frozen bananas in my freezer in zip lock bags.
Would love to be able to stock up on Bananas but my daughter cannot eat them because when she does, she throws up. I love bananas though!
It is so refreshing when you can see someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Of all the bloggers that I follow, you handle yourself with unparalleled class. Thank you for not feeding into the negativity that the Internet sometimes can bring!
That reminds me, My Mother-in-law has requested more Banana Bread!! A lot of people are weary, but once I talk them into trying it, they are all HOOKED.
Thanks Christy!!