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The banana brigadeiro is a very interesting alternative for those who want to escape the traditional version and eat a healthier sweetie. To make it, the main ingredient will be the fruit, accompanied by other items. Check out the recipes below and run to the kitchen!

1. Simple banana brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 2 ripe plantains
• 2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons milk powder
• Granules to taste

Directions

1. Peel the bananas and microwave for 2 minutes;
2. Mash the bananas to a paste;
3. Add the cocoa powder, milk and mix;
4. When smooth, cover with PVC plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes;
5. Grease your hands with coconut oil and make small balls with the dough;
6. Roll in the granulated and enjoy!

2. Raisin banana Brigadier

Ingredients

• 150 g dried banana
• 6 teaspoons alkaline cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Directions

1. Cut the banana into pieces and place in the processor;
2. Add the cocoa and coconut oil and pulse until smooth;
3. Roll up the brigadeiros, pass them in cocoa and taste this deliciousness!

3. Banana Brigadeiro with condensed milk

Ingredients

• 1 mashed plantain
• 1/2 can condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Cinnamon to taste
• Sugar to taste

Directions

1. In a pan, mix the mashed banana with the condensed milk;
2. Add butter and cook until batter thickens and releases from bottom of pan;
3. Transfer dough to a plate, cover with PVC plastic wrap, and let cool;
4. Make little balls and roll in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and you’re done!

4. Banana Brigadeiro with condensed milk and chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 plantain
• 1 can of condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons powdered milk
• 4 tablespoons chocolate powder
• Butter
• Granules to taste
• Paper Cups

Directions

1. Peel and mash the banana until it forms a paste;
2. In a saucepan, mix the condensed milk, mashed banana, powdered milk, and chocolate milk;
3. Turn on the fire and cook the mixture for 5 minutes or until loosened from the bottom of the pan;
4. Turn off heat, transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for 30 minutes;
5. Spread butter on hands, make small balls and roll in granules;
6. Place the brigadeiros in the molds and enjoy!

5. Banana Brigadeiro with stevia

Ingredients

• 2 mashed banana
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons skim milk powder
• 1 tablespoon stevia powder

Directions

1. In a dish, place the mashed banana, cocoa, powdered milk and stevia;
2. Microwave for 30 to 40 seconds;
3. Mix all ingredients together;
4. Pour into a bowl and serve.

6. Microwave banana brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 2 bananas
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons powdered milk
• Granules to taste
• Paper Cups

Directions

1. Microwave the bananas for 2 minutes;
2. Mash the bananas, add the cocoa and mix well;
3. Then add the powdered milk, mix again and refrigerate for 20 minutes;
4. Make small balls, roll in granules, and serve in paper cups.

7. Banana and flaxseed Brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 2 ripe plantains
• 4 tablespoons powdered skim milk
• 2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
• Linseed flour to taste
• Coconut oil
• Granules to taste

Directions

1. Microwave the bananas for about 2 minutes;
2. Mash with a fork until it forms a mush;
3. Add the powdered milk, cocoa, flaxseed meal, mix well and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes;
4. Grease your hands with coconut oil and make little balls;
5. Roll in granules and serve.

8. Banana Brigadeiro with coconut flour

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
• 2 and 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour

Directions

1. Steam the bananas until they are soft;
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas to a puree;
3. Add cocoa powder and mix;
4. Add the coconut flour gradually and stir again;
5. Take the dough to the refrigerator for 30 minutes in a glass jar with a lid;
6. Then roll up the brigadeiros, roll in cocoa and it’s done!

9. Banana brigadeiro with white chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 plantains
• 1 can of condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons powdered milk
• 50 g white chocolate
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 8 g cinnamon powder
• 1/2 cup demerara sugar
• Paper Cups

Directions

1. Mash the bananas and set aside;
2. In a saucepan, mix together the condensed milk, milk powder, white chocolate, butter, mashed banana and 3 g cinnamon;
3. Bring the mixture to a low fire and cook until loosened from the bottom of the pan;
4. Transfer to a saucepan, cover with plastic wrap in contact and let cool;
5. Grease your hands, roll the brigadeiros and roll in a mixture of sugar with the remaining cinnamon;
6. Place the brigadeiros in paper cups and serve!

10. Green banana biomass brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 1 cup green banana biomass
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
• Paper Cups

Directions

1. In a pan, mix the green banana biomass with the coconut oil, sugar and cocoa;
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened from the bottom of the pan;
3. Transfer dough to a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes;
4. Grease your hands with coconut oil, roll up the brigadeiros and roll in cocoa;
5. Place the brigadeiros in paper cups and enjoy!

Did you like to know the recipes of brigadeiro banana? Now just prepare the one that you identify with the most. Do you want another option to escape the traditional sweet? Then check out these recipes for lemon brigadeiro.