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Banana Shortbread Biscuits recipe
Buttery, crumbly biscuits with a gentle banana sweetness and a tender melt-in-the-mouth texture. They are simple to make and perfect with a cup of tea.
25 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 100g Butter
- 100g Margarine
- 60g Sugar
- 1 Bananas
- 200g Flour
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Why this works
A small, energy-dense biscuit with moderate sugar and saturated fat, best enjoyed occasionally rather than as an everyday snack.
Saturated fat from butter and margarine. Butter and margarine contribute a meaningful amount of saturated fat per biscuit, which can add up quickly across a serving.
Low fibre content. Refined flour and limited banana mean fibre is quite low, so these biscuits are less filling than higher-fibre snacks.
Provides quick carbohydrate energy. The flour, sugar and banana supply fast-release carbohydrate, making this a higher-energy treat rather than a nutrient-dense snack.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (Fan 150°C, 338°F, Gas Mark 3½) and line a tray with baking paper.
- Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until pale.
- Mash the bananas and stir them in.
- Add the flour and mix to a soft dough.
- Roll into small rounds, flatten slightly and place on the tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
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