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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    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    6 reviews

    These pumpkin banana muffins are the perfect bite-sized snack for fall. —Desiree Rasch, Blue Springs, Missouri

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    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    16 reviews

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


    If You Don’t Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

    An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.


    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...


    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...


    Banana-Nut Cornbread

    7 reviews

    A boxed cornbread mix gets a tasty treatment when dressed up with bananas and chopped walnuts. These moist golden loaves...


    Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad

    4 reviews

    A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert....


    Banana Snack Cake

    21 reviews

    "I often make this moist banana cake for birthday days," remarks Dawn Fagerstrom from Warren, Minnesota. "The recipe is good...


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    Fruit Pizza

    13 reviews

    These pretty fruit pizzas have been a hit every time I've served them. They start with premade cookie dough, making...


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    Southern Banana Pudding

    12 reviews

    This old southern banana pudding recipe features a comforting custard layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with...

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    Favorite Banana Cream Pie

    88 reviews

    Homemade banana cream pie is my mom’s specialty, and this dreamy dessert has a wonderful banana flavor. It looks so...


    Banana Whip

    For chocolate lovers, substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for the graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips instead of...


    Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


    Blueberry Banana Bread

    84 reviews

    Blueberries and bananas combine in these tender, golden loaves. Whether you enjoy a slice as a snack or for breakfast,...


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    Walnut Banana Bread

    29 reviews

    Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I bake 200 loaves of bread.—Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas


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    Special Banana Nut Bread

    129 reviews

    This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...