I’m Bananas For You!

One of nature’s tastiest tropical fruits also has a nifty trick on its sleeve! Did you know that bananas are great for sending a secret message? It’s true!

To get started, use a firm banana that doesn’t have too many brown spots. If your banana is overly ripe, it will be harder to read the message. Then, using a toothpick, draw a pattern or write a sweet message on a banana. The message will be barely visible.

If you’re packing the banana in a lunch box, wrap the banana in a napkin to prevent bruising that might make the message hard to read.

In about an hour or two, your message will look like this:

This makes for a great Valentine’s Day treat, or just an great way to make healthy snacks extra special!