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April 16th is arguably one of the most important national holidays: National Banana Day. Whether you’ve been a long-time celebrator or are just finding out about the holiday today, it’s the perfect time to honor the humble banana. Here are some banana fun facts to get you as excited as we are:
- A cluster of bananas is called a “hand,” and the individual bananas “fingers.
- There are over 400 banana varieties in existence.
- Alexander the Great first brought bananas over to the Western world in 327 B.C.
- Bananas pair perfectly with our Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt!
The Recipe Card
Like the fun fact says: banana pairs amazingly with coconut. It’s a tropical treat. Which is why we’ve brought the two together into one delectable bite with our easy banana cream pie coconut cookie recipe. It’s got all the crumbly, custardy yumminess of a homemade banana cream pie packed into a perfect little bite-size cookie. Plus, with our vegan coconut yogurt and Organic Coconut Smoothie, you’ve got plenty of rich, coconutty flavor to pair with the sweet banana.
Some might say this recipe is very a-peel-ing. 😉
What You'll Need
For the Cookies:
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ stick butter, softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
For the Banana Cream Topping:
- ½ ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Smoothie
- 1 to 2 tsp honey
How To Make It
- Cream together banana, butter, and brown sugar. Stir in vanilla, Harmless Harvest Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt, and egg yolk.
- Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in coconut and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop onto lined baking sheet and bake at 350 °F for 9 to 11 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Mix banana cream topping ingredients and spoon a dollop onto each cookie. Optional: sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut for extra yum!
Double Trouble: Our Dairy-Free Alternatives
In this recipe, we’re bringing you not one, but two of our Harmless Harvest stars: our Dairy-Free Yogurt and our Organic Coconut Smoothie. They’re unique and special in their own rights, but both are cut from the same cloth: we make them with the same young Nam Hom coconuts used in our original Organic Coconut Water.
Let’s be real: most dairy-free plain yogurt alternatives don’t live up to the hype. We’ve all tried to make the switch, but oftentimes they’re too runny, grainy, or just too bland. But our unsweetened coconut yogurt has all the richness of traditional yogurt, plus an extra coconutty twist. And not only is it dairy-free, but we also don’t add any extra flavors, sweeteners, or gunk. That’s right – all that lusciousness is just from the coconut.
And if you’re looking to indulge on-the-go, then our coconut smoothie is just what you’re looking for. It’s got all the goodness of our original pink coconut water, blended together with the sweet, succulent coconut meat to make a refreshingly creamy smoothie. Our coconut water smoothies are naturally hydrating, nutrient-rich, and a great source of electrolytes. Perfect for a morning hot-yoga class, a stroll through the park, or a slow afternoon at the office. It’s even great as a late-night dessert! There truly are endless ways to treat yourself.
Even More Ways To Enjoy
You've already got the yogurt and the smoothie – what more could you ask for? Our answer: a lot more.
First, our vegan coconut yogurt comes in a bunch of fun, fruity flavors! We’ve got dairy-free vanilla, mango, and strawberry, for whatever mood you’re in. And if you thought we were done there, think again. Our coconut smoothies also have delightful flavor options! Try our smoothie in chocolate, strawberry banana, and mango – you really can’t go wrong with any option. Take your coconut love to the next level and try something new every time you indulge!
Going Bananas Yet?
If you’ve been hit with the coconut fever, don’t fret. You can satisfy all your cravings using our Store Locator tool, where you can find a store that carries all your favorite Harmless Harvest products near you. Select the products you’re interested in, then hit the pink ‘Find Products’ button at the top of the webpage, and we’ll give you a personalized list of stores in your area that stock exactly what you’re looking for. Easy peasy.
And if you’re glued to the couch, you can always shop directly from our website! Make a one-time purchase, or set up a subscribe and save order to enjoy 10% off and free shipping. All your favorite Harmless Harvest goodies, right at your fingertips.
