
Banana Baklava
Description
Banana Baklava - Authentic recipe from Lebanon. Ready in 50 min. Vegan. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Slice 3 bananas and mix with 100 g ground nuts.
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: Banana baklava is a fruity take on the oriental classic – crispy phyllo dough with a banana-nut filling and maple syrup. Sweet and crunchy.
- 2
Brush 200 g of phyllo pastry sheets individually with 100 ml maple syrup (or melted butter).
⏱️ approx. 6 min💡 Tip: Work with the phyllo dough quickly and keep it covered to prevent it from drying out. Brushing ensures the crispy layers.
- 3
Spread the banana-nut mixture over the dough, roll up and bake at 180 °C for approx. 20 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with syrup.
⏱️ approx. 20 min💡 Tip: After baking, drizzle with additional syrup for extra moisture. Cut into pieces and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
📜 Origin & History
Baklava is a traditional pastry from the Ottoman Empire that has been widespread in the Middle East for centuries. The classic version uses nuts and honey syrup between phyllo dough layers. Banana baklava is a modern fusion creation that combines tropical fruits with traditional phyllo technique. Such adaptations emerged in the late 20th century through experimental chefs who combined Lebanese traditions with new ingredients.
🌿 Regional variants
With Chocolate
Add chocolate chips to the filling.
Classic
With walnuts/pistachios and sugar syrup, without banana.
🍷 What goes with it?
Cut into pieces, drizzled with syrup and sprinkled with chopped nuts, served with coffee or tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is phyllo dough?
An extremely thin pastry dough that, when layered, creates a crispy texture – the base for baklava and börek.
How do I keep the baklava crispy?
Grease the layers well and after baking only drizzle with a little syrup – do not soak them.
Is it vegan?
Yes, if you use maple syrup and vegetable oil instead of butter.
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Ingredients
verified- Filo-Teig200 g
- Banana3 pcs
- gemahlene Nüsse100 g
- Maple syrup100 ml





