on Jul 07, 2022, Updated Jul 03, 2024 I think all parents can agree with me when I say that after having kids, you start paying so much more attention to the meals you are cooking, and what goes into them. When it comes to food shopping, too! Checking the ingredients list, avoiding highly processed foods, and buying more whole-food ingredients becomes a priority. At the same time, you don’t want to compromise on taste either! That’s why I love kid-friendly recipes that are made with real ingredients – they just check all the boxes! Making these Banana Dosas is such a great alternative to making something like a boxed pancake mix that is high in maida, preservatives, and sugar. These healthy banana crepes are made using just three main ingredients: whole-wheat flour, ripe bananas, and an egg. Using real ingredients makes this dish more filling and nutritionally dense, too.
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These sweet dosas are soft and thin, and are really great on their own or with my topping ideas that I’ve shared later in this article. They also store really well – making for a great lunchbox addition for the little ones!
This recipe comes together quickly – making it perfect for breakfastIt’s just 3 key ingredients that are healthy and wholesomeIt’s healthy and tasty and kid-approved (Ask Mahi and ALL her friends!)
Here’s everything you’ll need to make Banana Dosa
Whole-wheat flour – This isn’t traditional to dosas as we know them which are made using a rice batter, but similar to french crepes which are made using refined wheat flour (maida). Whole-wheat flour is a healthier alternative and it is also slightly denser, keeping the dosa shape in-tact so you have no cracks. Only perfect circular dosas every time!Ripe bananas – These sweeten the dosa but also add moisture, flavor and nutrition to the batterEgg – This adds structures and proteinVanilla – A little goes such a long way here! Adding some vanilla – either extract or fresh vanilla bean in the batter – really takes the flavour of the dosa up a notch. Jaggery – Sweetens the dish – plus I really love the hints of caramel flavour this adds. Cinnamon Powder – It’s like adding a warm hug to the dish. No other explanation needed!
How to make Banana Dosa/ Banana Crepes
Serving Ideas for Banana Dosa
Serve with a dollop of peanut butter on the side – to dip bites of the dosa into. Tried, tested, and LOVED!Top with honey and melted butter if you’re feeling indulgent. Makes for a perfect weekend breakfast that just sets the mood right. Add a thin layer of Nutella and diced strawberries to the dosa before folding to make a stuffed crepe – yum!Top with a sprinkle of brown sugar cinnamon – it’s crunchy, comforting, and that added sweetness really makes a difference.
If you’re looking for easy recipes for kids – you have to try these Banana Dosas. You’ll be surprised at how quickly they’re ready and how much of a hit they are in the house. The best part is knowing that it was made using real, wholesome ingredients that are good for your growing kids – and babies too! (And to be honest, you’ll catch yourself taking bites of these while making them too – they’re just that irresistible!)
Is Banana Dosa sweet?Yes, banana dosa is a sweet take on dosa – think of it like a sweet crepe.What is the difference between Banana Dosa and pancakes?Pancakes are thicker, Banana Dosa is thin – the batter is spread across the pan after it has been poured in. Can I use unripe bananas for this? Unripe bananas or raw bananas won’t be sweet and do not work for this recipe. Over ripe bananas are best, or at least use bananas that are perfectly ripe. I don’t eat eggs. What can I use instead?Egg gives these dosa their structure, but you can use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 tbsp water) as an alternative. You can also skip the egg completely. I’ve done this and it works. Just make sure to rest the batter for 10-15 minutes before using.
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