There is some controversy about bananas. Some people believe they are the most delicious fruit, while others are repulsed by them. Throughout my life span, I have had different opinions about bananas. My taste buds just couldn’t decide whether they enjoyed them or not. As of now though, bananas are undoubtedly my favorite fruit. There are many reasons why I believe bananas are the best fruit in the world. And it’s not just because of their taste… though I love it regardless. It’s because this fruit is versatile, it has many uses, it can be prepared in so many ways, and the health benefits are exceeding.

Bananas are packed with vitamins: seven to be exact. Among the seven are potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, manganese, and fiber. The most familiar vitamins to you may be vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Vitamin C strengthens your immune system, potassium is crucial to regulating fluid and controlling electrolytes. And fiber is beneficial for your digestive system.

Now you know the many health benefits, you may be willing to try bananas in the several ways I will suggest to you.

A great way to utilize bananas is to freeze them, and make “nana” ice cream (it’s dairy free ice cream using frozen bananas as the “custard”). The consistency is very close to actual ice cream and it tastes amazing. It’s also really good for you. You can also make banana smoothies with frozen bananas too. And adding other fruits makes it taste even better. I like to add water, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds and honey to my smoothie; it really tastes just like a dessert.

Another way you can use bananas is to put it on any bread you can find. I love putting bananas on toast, bagels, rice cakes, even challah bread. Bananas taste best with peanut butter or Nutella, so using those as spreads is the best way to go.

Bananas can also be a wonderful, and simple dessert! Add chocolate (milk or dark, melted or hardened) to your banana and it’ll probably be one of the healthiest desserts you’ve ever tried.

Even alcoholic beverages utilize bananas for their taste and consistency.

And you think we’re done… but there’s more. Bananas are also a very tasty snack and can be eaten/prepped in two popular ways; some people fry them to make plantains (which are equivalent to your average potato chip, but tastes better and is healthier). And if you do not prefer plantains, peel the banana and eat it straight up. Your body will thank you.

The only way to perfect a fruit salad is to add sliced bananas with chopped almonds and honey on top. As you can tell, pretty much anything tastes good with bananas.

Lastly, bananas are commonly used in many desserts, such as ice cream (the infamous Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey), banana cream pie, banana pudding, banana bread, banana splits, banana foster, and so many more that I’m sure you can research and try in your very own kitchen!

The BEST fact about bananas is that everyone can eat them! No matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian, carnivore or an omnivore, bananas are edible to everyone! And animals enjoy them too. They seriously are the most versatile and obtainable fruit known to man (plus, they’re also very cheap), so stack up guys, because you will go bananas for this fruit.