Believe it or not, Tu B'shevat is on its way. While we are still
trying to manage the snow and the cold weather here in the States,
Israel (despite its current record rains) will be getting its first spring buds soon. Then the first fruits will show up
on the trees and we will eventually benefit from their nutritiousness.
In my classroom, I show pictures of all the different kinds of
fruits that grow on trees. I bring in some dried figs, some fresh figs,
some dates, and, of course, some apples and bananas. Then we have a feast
while tasting all these fruits.
We
also bake this simple recipe with bananas and dates. It's very easy to
make. I let the kids cut the fruit and mix everything. All I do is just put it
in the oven and take it out.
Enjoy!
BANANA BITES (TU B’SHEVAT)
Ingredients:
3 Ripe bananas
1C. chopped dates
1/4C. oil
2C. oats
1tsp. vanilla
Directions:
1) Cut two of the bananas into bite-size chunks.
2) Mash the third banana.
3) Combine all of the ingredients and stir until well mixed.
4) Let it stand for 10 minutes.
5) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
6) Bake at 350ºC for 15-20 minutes.
7) Let cool before eating.
8) Makes approximately 24 bites.
