Banana Each

A single banana is one of the most convenient pieces of fruit going — naturally sweet, creamy and just the right size for a snack, a lunchbox or a pre-run bite. Buy one or grab a few; take exactly what you need.

Look for good yellow skin with minimal bruising for eating today, or pick one with green tips if you want it to ripen at home over a day or two. Bananas ripen quickly at room temperature. Once fully yellow, refrigerate to slow things down — the skin will darken but the flesh stays firm.

Eat fresh as a snack, slice over cereal or yoghurt, freeze and blend into a one-ingredient nice cream, or use an overripe banana in a banana bread or smoothie.