Best 5 Banana Pear Caterpillar Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our irresistible Banana Pear Caterpillar! This playful and delectable treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a journey through three enticing variations of this charming dessert: the classic Banana Pear Caterpillar, the indulgent Chocolate-Dipped Caterpillar, and the refreshing Caterpillar Fruit Salad. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the original, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the simplicity of the classic to the decadence of the chocolate-dipped version and the vibrant freshness of the fruit salad, these recipes promise an unforgettable dessert experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA PEAR BREAD

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Spiced banana pear bread is a moist and tender loaf--perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Provided by Chrysti Benner

Categories Breakfasts/Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
4 Tbsp sour cream
1/2 cup mashed bananas (approx. 1 large or 2 small bananas)
15-oz can sliced pears in juice, drained and chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8x4" loaf pan.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well until combined.
Mix in sour cream, bananas, pears, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Add in dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 64 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 226 milligrams sodium, Sugar 29 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

PEAR BANANA BREAD

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A nice change from regular banana bread--it's super moist and the pears really boost the flavor. I developed this by combining the best elements of banana and fruit bread recipes. As one of the reviewers discovered, this recipe doesn't work with hard pears--they have to be soft so they can be mashed in with the bananas to form a puree. Also, this can be cooked more quickly in a muffin tin (about 20 minutes).

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 bananas
2 pears, peeled, chopped
2 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Mash bananas and pears in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients until creamed together.
Stir in the fruit mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for an hour and half.
Let cool for at least 10 minutes so it doesn't fall apart (it solidifies more with time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3210.6, Fat 107.6, SaturatedFat 63.6, Cholesterol 624, Sodium 2283.9, Carbohydrate 530.9, Fiber 28.8, Sugar 285.2, Protein 46.1

BANANA CATERPILLARS

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Turn an ordinary banana into a cute caterpillar that the kids will eat up as an after school snack, a bedtime treat or as an accompaniment to a sandwich at lunch. By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine.

Provided by jonesies

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup flaked coconut
4 raisins
12 pretzel sticks (small thin kind)

Steps:

Peel and slice each banana into 10 segments.
Assemble "caterpillar" by spreading segments with peanut butter and pressing pieces together.
Sprinkle half of coconut over each "caterpillar" and press lightly with fingertips to coat.
Use additional peanut butter to press raisins on one end to form "eyes."
Break pretzel sticks into small pieces for "legs" and "antenna.".
Tip: use different colored dyed coconut for a very colorful caterpillar!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Sodium 668.1, Carbohydrate 68.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 22.9, Protein 13.5

HUNGRY FRUIT CATERPILLAR

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Hungry caterpillars make good children's stories as well as a fruity feature using apples, kiwis, clementines and cleverness-an easy dessert that's simple enough for small hands. -Kim Mordecai, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 medium apple, sliced
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
2 fresh thyme sprigs , optional
1 small pear, sliced
1 clementine, peeled
2 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
1 small cluster green grapes
1/4 cup unsalted cashews

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth; set aside. , Cut apple in half lengthwise; place one half on a serving platter. Cut remaining half into slices. Cut eyes from one slice. , Using peanut butter, attach apple pieces for eyes and a cashew half for a mouth. If desired, attach thyme sprigs for antennae. Arrange apple slices and remaining fruit in a wavy pattern to form caterpillar body. Place cashews under caterpillar for legs; spoon glaze over fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA-PEAR BREAD

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A twist on traditional banana bread. Moist and luscious with pears! Super easy.

Provided by Jennifer A

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium ripe pear
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Peel and core pear. Grate pear flesh into a bowl.
Mix brown sugar and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Mix in eggs, then add bananas and pear. Gradually mix in flour and baking soda. Add vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and almond extract; mix until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out fairly clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 274.1 mg, Sugar 26 g

Tips:

Choose ripe bananas and pears: The riper the fruits, the sweeter and more flavorful your caterpillar will be.
Use a variety of toppings: Get creative with your toppings! You can use chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even fresh fruit.
Chill before serving: This will help the caterpillar to hold its shape and make it easier to slice.
Serve with a dipping sauce: Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or whipped cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

The banana-pear caterpillar is a fun and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas and pears, and it's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!