How to Peel a Banana Like a Monkey

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack | Muy Bueno

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Updated Mar 05, 2025, Published Jun 13, 2014

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Let me guess…you already know how to peel a banana. Of course you do, but I couldn’t help make a video of a different way to peel a banana. When I learned how monkeys peel bananas I just had to laugh.

When my kids were younger I always had to pre-slice their bananas because they struggled to break open the stem — if I only knew this trick a few years ago. The good thing is that now we have learned a fun new way to peel bananas and now my kids eat more bananas because they love to peel them this new way.

If you have a picky eater who doesn’t like bananas maybe this new trick will encourage them to try them.

I hope you enjoy my new video and giggle every time you peel a banana.

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Written by Yvette / Video by Pure Cinematography

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❤️ Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is the founder of Muy Bueno and a leading authority on Northern Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she develops authentic Mexican recipes rooted in family tradition and personally tested in her Colorado kitchen. Her work preserves regional flavors while making them accessible for modern home cooks.

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5 Comments

  1. Holly says:

    What fun! I am going to give this a try and laugh thinking of the monkeys. Great video, Yvette!

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    1. Muy Bueno says:

      Thank you Holly!

  2. vangie says:

    Now I do the monkey method, its really easier. Who knew, thanks for the tip.
    Beautiful video, mijita

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  3. Anne says:

    I’ve got a bunch of bananas ripening on the countertop now, destined for a banana cake. I’m going to try the Monkey Method when I peel them! Who knew? 🙂

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    1. Muy Bueno says:

      Anne, did you have fun peeling those bananas? It’s crazy, huh?