Best 5 Banana Pear Caterpillar Recipes

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If you are looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of bananas and pears, then you need to try making a banana pear caterpillar. This unique and visually appealing dessert is perfect for parties or potlucks, and it is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. The best part about this recipe is that it is incredibly easy to make, and it only requires a few simple ingredients. So if you are ready to impress your friends and family with a truly unique dessert, then read on to learn how to make a banana pear caterpillar.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA-PEAR CATERPILLAR



Banana-Pear Caterpillar image

With Sherry's guidance, Kendra Paige-Wrischnik, now 11, transformed banana and pear slices into this creepy crawler. "The girls' brother, Joey, was too young to help prepare the salads, but he sure enjoyed eating them," Sherry adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lettuce leaf
1 medium banana, peeled
1/2 medium red pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 raisins

Steps:

  • Place lettuce on a salad plate; top with the banana. Cut 1/4-in. V-shaped slices halfway through the banana, spacing cuts 1 in. apart. Place a pear slice, peel side up, in each cut. For eyes, gently press raisins into one end of banana. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA CATERPILLARS



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Turn an ordinary banana into a cute caterpillar that the kids will eat up as an after school snack, a bedtime treat or as an accompaniment to a sandwich at lunch. By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup flaked coconut
4 raisins
12 pretzel sticks (small thin kind)

Steps:

  • Peel and slice each banana into 10 segments.
  • Assemble "caterpillar" by spreading segments with peanut butter and pressing pieces together.
  • Sprinkle half of coconut over each "caterpillar" and press lightly with fingertips to coat.
  • Use additional peanut butter to press raisins on one end to form "eyes."
  • Break pretzel sticks into small pieces for "legs" and "antenna.".
  • Tip: use different colored dyed coconut for a very colorful caterpillar!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Sodium 668.1, Carbohydrate 68.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 22.9, Protein 13.5

PEAR BANANA BERRY BAKE



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The combination of fruit in this dish really compliment each other. It can be made a day before serving. That is if you can keep in the fridge with out anyone sneaking a bite! It's that good! Sometimes we double the topping part.

Provided by Shannon Marie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can pear halves, drained
1 cup fresh cranberries
4 cups sliced banana
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup rolled oats
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, mix pears, cranberries, bananas, orange juice, sugar, salt and 1/8 teaspoon cloves. Mix lightly.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, oats, remaining 1/8 teaspoon cloves and orange rind. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 74.5 mg, Sugar 35 g

BANANA-PEAR BREAD



Banana-Pear Bread image

A twist on traditional banana bread. Moist and luscious with pears! Super easy.

Provided by Jennifer A

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Banana Bread

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium ripe pear
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Peel and core pear. Grate pear flesh into a bowl.
  • Mix brown sugar and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Mix in eggs, then add bananas and pear. Gradually mix in flour and baking soda. Add vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and almond extract; mix until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out fairly clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 274.1 mg, Sugar 26 g

PEAR BANANA BREAD



Pear Banana Bread image

A nice change from regular banana bread--it's super moist and the pears really boost the flavor. I developed this by combining the best elements of banana and fruit bread recipes. As one of the reviewers discovered, this recipe doesn't work with hard pears--they have to be soft so they can be mashed in with the bananas to form a puree. Also, this can be cooked more quickly in a muffin tin (about 20 minutes).

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bananas
2 pears, peeled, chopped
2 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mash bananas and pears in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients until creamed together.
  • Stir in the fruit mixture.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake for an hour and half.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes so it doesn't fall apart (it solidifies more with time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3210.6, Fat 107.6, SaturatedFat 63.6, Cholesterol 624, Sodium 2283.9, Carbohydrate 530.9, Fiber 28.8, Sugar 285.2, Protein 46.1

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas and pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped nuts, to add flavor and visual appeal.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  • To make the caterpillars more festive, you can add edible eyes or draw faces on them with a food-safe marker.
  • Serve the caterpillars immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Banana pear caterpillars are a fun and easy treat that's perfect for parties or special occasions. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can create delicious and adorable caterpillars that everyone will love.

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