Banana pie| tarte banane| Mauritian style| tarte aux bananes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with distinct flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

shortcrust pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a tart pan.

Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent bubbling.

Bake the pastry until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.

In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Add melted butter, brown sugar, and milk to the bananas; mix until combined.

Pour the banana mixture into the baked pastry shell.

Bake the tart for 15-25 minutes or until set and golden on top.

Let the tart cool before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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