Homemade Banana Sweet with 4 Ingredients: Easy Recipe: Don’t Throw Away Overripe Bananas

Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ pounds of ripe bananas (peeled)
• 2 tablespoons of 50% cocoa powder
• Juice of 1 lime (Persian or Key lime)
• Water (just enough to help blend in the blender)
• Oil (to grease the pan and make cutting easier)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Banana Mixture
First, start by slicing the bananas:

• Peel and cut the ripe bananas into smaller pieces.

Then, blend the bananas:

• Place the banana pieces in a blender with the lemon juice and a little water (just enough to help blend). Blend until you get a smooth paste.

If you don’t have a blender, mash the bananas:

• Use a fork to mash the bananas until you achieve a uniform consistency. The texture will be more rustic, but the flavor will still be delicious.

2. Cook the Mixture
Next, cook the mixture:

• In a large pan, combine the banana paste with cocoa powder.

After that, stir constantly:

• Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Check for the desired consistency:

• Jam consistency: The mixture will remain soft, ideal for use as a topping or filling.
• Candy consistency: Continue cooking until the mixture completely separates from the pan and falls in blocks when lifting the spatula.

3. Shape and Let Set
Afterward, pour the mixture into a glass dish:

• Grease a glass dish or baking tray with oil and spread the mixture evenly. Adjust the height according to the desired thickness for the candies.

Finally, let it cool:

• Allow the candy to rest at room temperature, covered with a clean cloth. For best results, let it set for at least one day.

4. Cut and Finish
Then, prepare to cut:

• Sprinkle a wooden board with demerara sugar to prevent the candy from sticking.

Lastly, unmold and cut:

• Remove the candy from the glass dish and use an oil-greased knife to cut it into the desired pieces.
• Coat each piece in demerara sugar, creating a sweet and crunchy layer.

Tips:

• Use ripe bananas: Choose very ripe bananas to ensure a naturally sweet and intense flavor.
• Cook to the right point: Cook until the mixture completely separates from the pan to ensure the candies set properly.
• Proper storage: Store the candies in airtight containers in a dry, cool place to keep them fresh longer.