Do you have a few ripe bananas lying around? Bananas may be utilized in their whole entirety since they are rich, creamy, and have a delicate tinge of sweetness. The culinary options are infinite, from the fruit itself to the leaves and blossoms. And if you need a healthy ingredient to add to your meals, then a banana is your best option since ananas are also a good source of B-vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants. Bananas are also great for those who are on a weight loss diet because they can make you feel full much longer.
With that in mind, I have here 31 best banana recipes you can easily whip up in no time!
31. Banana Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel
I was looking for a cupcake recipe that could make good use of the leftover salted caramel from a prior dessert (I whipped up an incredible No Bake Cheesecake the previous weekend). The unanimous verdict around here is love for cupcakes, bananas, and of course, chocolate! Hence, I decided to combine all these cherished ingredients and conjure up salted caramel banana cupcakes! The preparation takes just half an hour and the ingredients are common household items – overripe bananas work just fine too!
30. Keto Low Carb Banana Pudding Recipe
This low carb keto banana pudding is a creamy delight that mirrors the taste of the classic Southern dessert, but with fewer carbs and sugar. Its creamy texture and the ease of preparation make it irresistible.
You might be pondering, bananas on a keto diet? Though bananas are a high-carb fruit, and consumption of an entire banana isn’t advisable when you’re counting carbs, you can still indulge in a few slices occasionally if you’re not overly sensitive. The good news is, you can still enjoy a keto-friendly banana pudding with some tweaks to the beloved classic recipe.
29. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This is an ideal recipe if you’re seeking more healthful banana-based options, promising a delectable combination of strawberries and bananas.
In this traditional recipe, just four ingredients are needed to blend up the creamiest, most flavorful smoothie. If you have chia seeds handy, add a tablespoon for an enriched, protein-packed beverage.
28. Banana Split
How about treating yourself with a banana split for a luxurious dessert?
This isn’t just a tasty treat, but it’s also versatile.
Garnish it with a spread of pineapple sauce, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries – the possibilities are endless!
Whether you’re sharing or savoring it solo, a banana split is a timeless dessert that never fails to delight.
27. Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
Here’s a recipe that’s bound to impress. Soft, sweet cookies featuring bananas and chocolate chips… it’s a masterpiece!
These cookies are an unbeatable combination of sweetness, fruitiness, and chocolatiness. Who could resist!
26. Bananas Foster
Looking for a thrilling twist to your regular banana dish? Enter Bananas Foster!
This tantalizing treat features sweet ripe bananas jazzed up with a buttery rum sauce.
Crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert becomes irresistible. Challenge accepted!
25. Banana Pancakes – Delicious Ripe Banana Recipe
Give your regular pancakes a refreshing, fruity spin!
These pancakes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with ripe bananas. They even have bananas mixed right into the batter. Yum.
Top them off with butter, maple syrup, blueberries, and even more ripe bananas, for a wholesome breakfast that the entire family will enjoy.
24. Banana Bundt Cake
This tender, moist cake is loaded with chopped pecans and topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Just dreamy!
Despite its stunning appearance, it doesn’t require any baking expertise. Anyone can rustle this up!
Banana bread and banana cake recipes have been a staple in my kitchen over the years, but presenting it in a bundt form makes it truly stand out!
In my household, bananas vanish too fast to get a chance to overripe, as my kids are absolutely bananas about them!
23. Banana and Chocolate Tarte Tatin – Decadent Banana Dessert
Only five ingredients and 35 minutes separate you from this sticky, indulgent banana dessert.
An oven-safe pan or cast-iron skillet is crucial for this recipe.
Stir the caramel gently, giving the pan an occasional swirl, until the sugar has dissolved and the color has turned into a rich golden brown.
After layering the sliced bananas, encase everything with the thawed pastry.
Once baked, allow it to cool slightly before inverting it and drizzling with dark chocolate.
22. Vegan Banana Pancakes
Banana pancakes hold an undeniable allure as a comforting treat. You can toss in chocolate chips, blueberries, or perhaps give them a caramel drizzle for a bit more decadence.
These pancakes boast a delightful banana taste, with zero dependence on milk or eggs.
The best bit? A quick whirl in the blender to mix everything, and then a short stint in a heated pan.
These pancakes are healthful, sugary, and result in fluffy stacks that won’t reveal their vegan secret.
21. Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies
Muddy buddies, also known as puppy chow or monkey munch, are an extremely straightforward sweet nibble.
This rendition blends Chex-Mix, white chocolate, condensed milk, and banana pudding mix.
You’ll have it ready in just ten minutes, and chances are it’ll disappear in less than five!
For a different touch, consider a drizzle of dark chocolate on top.
20. Banana Chocolate Tarte Tatin
Merely five ingredients and 35 minutes separate you from this sticky, indulgent banana dessert.
The necessity for this recipe is a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe pan.
Simmer the caramel gently, giving the pan an occasional swirl, until the sugar dissolves and turns a rich golden brown.
Cover with sliced bananas, then seal everything with the thawed pastry.
Once baked, let it cool slightly before inverting and finishing with a dark chocolate drizzle.
19. Banana Ice Cream Recipe
Sometimes the simplest methods yield the best results, and frozen bananas are the epitome of simplicity.
It might be hard to believe, but pureed frozen bananas are all you need to create the creamiest banana ice cream you’ve ever savored.
Having said that, I like to toss in a few extras.
Think about infusing some chocolate, raspberry sauce, or chopped nuts for a truly mouth-watering result.
If you’re not particularly keen on creamy desserts, this Coconut Banana Sorbet is just as effortless to prepare but offers a slightly different texture.
18. Double Chocolate Banana Bars
I tend to convince myself that incorporating whole wheat flour in recipes makes them breakfast-worthy. And considering the number of bananas in this recipe, it’s almost healthy…
This recipe is best prepared with a spatula to prevent over-mixing, so no mixer required. It’s not excessively sweet and stores well in the freezer.
You can incorporate any chocolate chips you prefer, or even experiment with peanut butter chips for a refreshing twist.
17. Dark Chocolate Banana Nut Pops
Frozen banana pops are a breeze to prepare and offer a healthier substitute to other frozen desserts.
This recipe suggests spooning nut butter over the banana slices and stacking them.
However, an alternative method would be to cut the banana into chunks, insert the sticks, keeping the bananas intact.
Once frozen, you can immerse them in melted nut butter, freeze again, then dip in melted chocolate.
Dress them up with chopped nuts or sprinkles for a cool and unique treat.
16. Banana Bread Cake Pops
I’m almost convinced cake pops were invented because someone overbaked their sponge cake or had leftovers.
But who ever has leftover banana bread?
It might seem like too much work to bake banana bread only to crumble it up, but it’s well worth it.
This recipe is actually for vegan cake pops, but feel free to use your favorite recipe.
If you’re craving a bite-sized banana treat, these should be at the top of your list.
15. Banana Pikelets
Banana pikelets are perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack. Pikelets are smaller than pancakes, and are light and fluffy on the inside. Serve with honey or maple syrup on top.
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14. Oat Protein Cookies (Gluten-Free, No-Butter & No Processed Sugar!)
These one-bowl Protein Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free & full of whole grains and plant-based protein. Most importantly, they’re 100% free of butter, processed sugar, and gluten!
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Looking for a new way to use those overripe bananas? These Banana Maple Munchkins are fun to make, have a delightful touch of maple, and can be either coated with a maple glaze or rolled in cinnamon and sugar!
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12. Banana Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze
Moist banana bread-like donut dipped in a gorgeous buttery dark caramel glaze that sets up so pretty, with a pinch of salt to even out the sweetness.
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11. Banana Double Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
Get a healthy, delicious, and easy breakfast on the table in no-time with these Banana Double Chocolate Chip Pancakes! They’re gluten-free, full of fiber, and the whole family will love them!
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10. Southern Vegan Banana Pudding (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
A 100% homemade, from-scratch, Southern Vegan Banana Pudding! This gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free twist on the old-fashioned classic dessert is too easy not to make! A no-bake recipe with layers of vanilla wafers, banana slices, vanilla pudding, and sweet creamy fluff!
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9. Banana Pumpkin Pancakes
A sweet and healthy seasonal breakfast recipe for a lazy and cold weekend morning! Banana Pumpkin Pancakes that are gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free making them perfect for any hungry mouth that needs feeding!
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8. 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Cookies
These healthy 3 ingredient oatmeal banana cookies are incredibly easy to whip up, taste amazing, and won’t load you down with tons of manufactured sugars or flour. Use ripe bananas for this easy recipe!
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Incredibly soft and moist banana muffins stuffed with Nutella. The ultimate breakfast or dessert option for those cold winter mornings. Filled with ripe bananas, cinnamon, butter, and Nutella! Make this easy banana recipe and enjoy!
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These classic banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will have people begging you for that secret recipe. Extremely moist and bursting with the perfect amount of banana flavor, this dessert is addicting to say in the least.
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5. Delicious Banana Cookies
Soft, chewy Banana Cookies are a family classic. Filled with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting, you’ll love the banana flavor in these whoopie pies!
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Sweet, soft and hearty Healthy Breakfast Bars made with wholesome ingredients plus a spattering of chocolate chips … Because CHOCOLATE …. But you can easily just use more nuts or seeds instead if you prefer.
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You are going to love these Super Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars! They are ridiculously easy to make & only have 5 ingredients (plus salt)!
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2. Easy Favorite Banana Cake
This easy banana cake is light, moist and full of flavour. It’s perfect for sharing for afternoon tea and is a great way to use up overripe bananas.
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These banana oat pancakes are made right in a blender and are actually gluten-free as well, making them an easy and healthier breakfast option.
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30+ Best Banana Recipes
Explore 31 healthy and creative ripe banana recipes. Way to use the most of your overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- Banana Pikelets
- Oat Protein Cookies (Gluten-Free, No-Butter & No Processed Sugar!)
- Banana Maple Munchkins (Donut Holes)
- Banana Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze
Instructions
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