Monkey Bananas or Imported Bananas from the Philipines?

[TheNoNamedOne]

In Okinawa we have these locally grown mini bananas that are sometimes referred to as monkey bananas. I mean they are small. Like almost not bigger than you middle finger. And of course we also have imported bananas from the Philipines which are quite large.

I have heard that the monkey bananas are more nutritious once per once, but am not really sure about that. I do know, though, that I like them better. I think they have a richer and slightly sweeter taste than the Philipine bananas. The monkey bananas are also a little expensive.

Have you tried them? Do you eat them regularly? What do you think about them? Which of the two kinds of bananas here in Okinawa do you prefer and eat most often?

I like the monkey bananas, but only recently have started eating them. What about you?

[Talindra]

Where i live we have both... and i gotta say... when i'm craving bananas....theres nothing like taking bread...toast it...putting penut butter... slicing bananas... puting them on top of the penut butter...sprinkle sugar... fold in half...and serve with a big damn glass of milk!!!!!! no matter what kind of bananas! lol

[dk]

I've had both, but I prefer the big ones. We had a banana tree in my front yard for a few years when I was a kid. The bananas weren't bad, but like I said, I've always been more fond of the big ones.

They make good toy guns too.

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by Talindra

Where i live we have both... and i gotta say... when i'm craving bananas....theres nothing like taking bread...toast it...putting penut butter... slicing bananas... puting them on top of the penut butter...sprinkle sugar... fold in half...and serve with a big damn glass of milk!!!!!! no matter what kind of bananas! lol

Tal, you are like the 3rd person I have now known who makes those banana peanut butter concoctions on bread. I never knew of that where I grew up, and only a few months ago tried it myself. I didn't like bread and banana together.

Though I do spread peanut butter on bananas and eat that.

@dk
The large bananas are just too much for me I've decided. Like a brick sitting in my stomach.

[dk]

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

The large bananas are just too much for me I've decided. Like a brick sitting in my stomach.

Have you tried sharing half with your wife?

Yeah they are big. And I only eat them every now and then. Usually my wife makes a nice healthy banana milkshake for me. Now THAT'S how you eat a banana.

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by dk

Have you tried sharing half with your wife?

Only in the bedroom.

Yeah they are big. And I only eat them every now and then. Usually my wife makes a nice healthy banana milkshake for me. Now THAT'S how you eat a banana.

Oh definitely! If we are talking milkshakes, then yes, the bigger ones are the way to go. Nothing beats a banana milk shake. I can make a wikid one. Throw some peanut butter in the mixer with it and that gives it a banana peanut butter flavor. Hmmmm...good! And goooood for ya! And instead of milk, make it with tonyu (soy drink).

[Talindra]

banana talk here.... meat over there... you guys are making me sooooooooooooooooooooooo hungry.....

[dk]

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

Only in the bedroom.

Eeeeeeeeewwwww.

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

Oh definitely! If we are talking milkshakes, then yes, the bigger ones are the way to go. Nothing beats a banana milk shake. I can make a wikid one. Throw some peanut butter in the mixer with it and that gives it a banana peanut butter flavor. Hmmmm...good! And goooood for ya! And instead of milk, make it with tonyu (soy drink).

That's probably not bad. I'll have to try adding some peanut butter to mine next time.

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by Talindra

banana talk here.... meat over there... you guys are making me sooooooooooooooooooooooo hungry.....

Stay here, Tal, with the banana talk. It is the kinder choice -- no cruelty involved.

[dk]

Yeah, dropping a banana into a glass cup with razor sharp knives at the bottom isn't cruel. Whatever. That banana had family.