I'm about to invest in bubble wrap for my bananas. Regardless of how I package them, or how gently I transport them, they arrive at their final destination bruised and battered.At home they are my go-to pre- and post-workout snack because of the promise of a little potassium, welcome sugar, a good dose of carbs and Vitamin B6 in a low-fat, low-calorie package. Not to mention they are low maintenance and tasty, in my opinion.
But every time I place a banana in my CamelBak, daypack, or messenger bag I inevitably (in no particular order) a) stuff my ja
cket and gloves into the same compartment as said banana b) lose an edge on my snowboard and fall on my back rendering said banana unrecognizable or c) forget about said banana in my pack of choice until the smell becomes unbearable.This year I'm going to (try to) leave the whole, raw bananas behind with the help of these stable banana alternatives.
Packit Gourmet Banana Puddin'
www.packitgourmet.com
Classified as "Super EZ" this banana pudding features real bananas {it actually says "Banana" on the ingredient list}, coconut, and vanilla custard. It is a little higher in salt then I'd like, but all you have to do is add cool water to the bag and wait 10 minutes.
Check out the entry for other non-bruisable banana alternatives or invent a few of your own using our freeze-dried banana dices. There are endless possibilities: banana pancakes, banana smoothies, bananas dipped in fudge, bananas mixed into your trail mix....
