The Health Benefits of Green Banana Flour

Green banana flour is something I’ve been using more.  If you haven’t tried it, you should.  It has numerous health benefits.  Let’s see what they are.

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1. Prebiotic – this is just as important as probiotics as they promote a healthy gut and high in fiber.
2. Cholesterol – the flavonoids in this amazing flour have a cholesterol lowering impact.
3. Inflammation – inflammation is the source of chronic disease and this flour can assist.  Research indicates green banana flour can reduce and even prevent inflammation in the body.  
4. Blood sugar – this flour is a resistant starch and decreases the rate in which sugar increases in the blood.  If you’ve ever experienced that sugar rush and crash, this magical flour prevents this issue. 
5. Gluten-free alternative – green banana flour is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C.  It’s also rich in potassium and a perfect gluten-free option.

 
I enjoy making chocolates with coconut oil, honey and raw cacao powder, but you can create amazing brownies with a couple of extra ingredients.
 
Here’s a recipe for Green Brownies.  The name is a good conversation starter.  

• ¼ to ½ cup of honey (acacia or any type you like that’s 100% raw/clean)
• ½ cup of organic coconut oil
• ¾ cup of green banana flour
• ½ cup of cacao powder (raw)
• 2 eggs that are free range and certified humane

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  While oven is heating up, place the cacao powder and green banana flour in a bowl and add melted coconut oil, honey and eggs.  After mixing well, pour into a baking pan.  Bake ~25 minutes.  Use a toothpick to check the center of the pan to see if the brownies are solid and not wet.  When the brownies are done, cool and eat! #greenbananaflour #celestecooperpeel #mindbodyou #greenbrownies
 
 

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