Banana Recipes

Got overripe bananas? Use them up in our cozy recipes with bananas, which include banana bread (of course), but also banana dessert recipes and smoothies.

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    Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

    Talk about wholesome and quick! You'll be satisfied right up until lunchtime with these peanut butter banana overnight oats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Gluten-Free Banana Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    I created this gluten-free coffee cake for people on special diets. Those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to eggs or...


    Peanutty Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    2 reviews

    I like that this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is fairly light, but the peanut butter gives it some protein to...


    Banana Blender Pancakes

    This mouthwatering recipe is a hit with banana lovers! Whipping up the batter in the blender makes it simple and...


    Banana Split Cake Bars

    3 reviews

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...

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    Dirty Banana Trifle

    6 reviews

    What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...


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    Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Tacos

    1 review

    My sweet take on breakfast tacos swaps in pancakes for the tortillas! They're so easy and absolutely delicious. Pick your...


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    5 reviews

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


    9 Surprising Banana Benefits That Go Beyond Your Daily Dose of Potassium

    Bananas not only taste delicious, but they're also packed with potassium, antioxidants, vitamins, biotin and minerals that nourish your hair...


    How to Make a Banana Hair Mask

    In addition to being a nutritious snack, healthy dessert and post-workout nosh, bananas can also be part of your beauty...


    16 Healthy Banana Recipes

    With their natural sweetness and softness, bananas add bright flavor and irresistible texture. You'll love these banana-inspired recipes a whole...


    Double Cranberry Banana Bread

    4 reviews

    We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...


    How to Ripen Bananas

    Craving banana bread now? Learn how to ripen bananas fast—be it overnight or in 30 seconds!

    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...


    Creamy Banana Lettuce Salad

    Nancye Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky dresses up salad greens with fruit, nuts and a yummy banana dressing.


    Honey Banana Muffins

    13 reviews

    Ground nutmeg enhances these delicious banana muffins from Gitel Alter of Brooklyn, New York. "They're moist and filling," she notes....


    Warm Banana Pudding

    1 review

    I've enjoyed my mother's pudding for as long as I can remember. She and I revised it, using a sugar...


    Banana Nut Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    These moist cupcakes from Vicki Abrahamson taste like little loaves of banana bread. "I keep ripe bananas in the freezer,...


    Fruit Salad Pudding

    2 reviews

    When my mother passed away, she left me a legacy of love—her treasured recipe collection, including this old-time favorite. She...


    Chocolate Banana Smoothies

    2 reviews

    In an effort to lose weight, I wanted to find a healthy, sweet and filling beverage. I came up with...


    Creamy Banana Crepes

    3 reviews

    My husband and I enjoy taking turns fixing weekend breakfasts. These crepes are frequently on our menus. The sweet-and-sour banana...


    Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

    1 review

    If there's anything I like better than bananas, it's bananas paired with peanut butter. That's how I came up with...

    Banana Nut Bars

    8 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe, which is always in demand with family, friends and co-workers. It's amazing how fast...


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    Banana Sundae Sauce

    1 review

    Try this luscious banana sundae topping at your next ice-cream social. I guarantee you'll be asked to bring it again....


    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Berry Banana Smoothies

    4 reviews

    "I keep several bananas in the freezer so that I'm always ready to whip up this thick beverage for a...


    Strawberry Banana Pie

    With its sugar-cone crust and layers of bananas and strawberry ice cream, this pretty pie never seems to last long...especially...


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    Christmas Banana Bread

    6 reviews

    This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive...