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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    Bananas Foster Surprise Cupcakes

    1 review

    This recipe was inspired by the classic dessert, which I had for the first time at a restaurant with my...


    Baked Banana French Toast

    6 reviews

    This easy overnight recipe makes a delightful breakfast or brunch entrée. The flavor is reminiscent of banana pudding, so I’ve...


    Baked Banana Boats

    3 reviews

    Kids can make their own baked banana boats with custom toppings. We use different berries and honey or peanut butter...


    Bananas Foster Pie

    I love peanut butter with banana, so it only made sense to me to create a pie with that combination....


    Whipped Banana Latte

    “Save ripe bananas to use in this refreshing, frothy beverage that’ll take moments to fix on a hot day.” —Mary...


    Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing

    2 reviews

    This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

    I worked at a Bed and Breakfast a few years back and Bananas Foster was a dessert that they often...


    Mango-Ginger Smoothies

    I blend smoothies every morning and change the flavors. My favorite version features mango with a spicy bite of ginger....

    Pina Colada Pork Chops with Tropical Fruit Salsa

    4 reviews

    These zesty chops with kiwi, banana and avocado salsa are a one-way ticket to the tropics. The grilled pork and...


    Marcie’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    2 reviews

    I’ve got a super moist muffin that’s a big hit at our house—tender inside and lightly crisp outside. I use...


    Banana-Hazelnut Pain Perdu Duet

    The ultimate breakfast at our house is French toast with warm bananas and Nutella. Pass it around with confectioners' sugar,...


    Poppy Seed Banana Muffins

    4 reviews

    This recipe is a regular in our home so I keep batches of the dry ingredients already mixed together as...


    Breakfast Banana Pancakes

    2 reviews

    “My daughter Karen created these pancakes and they've become a favorite at our house.” Make a batch on the weekend,...


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    Best Banana Ice Cream

    24 reviews

    My son-in-law says this is the best banana ice cream he’s ever had. It’s always requested at family gatherings. —Donna...


    Rum Banana Sauce

    8 reviews

    Remember to save room for dessert! This sauce is delicious served over ice cream. It's so good, you'll be tempted...


    Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    44 reviews

    As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and...


    Moist Banana Bread

    40 reviews

    I found this moist banana bread with pudding recipe in a family cookbook, and it’s been a favorite ever since....

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

    3 reviews

    The classic flavors of peanut butter and bananas come together in this yummy oatmeal. It’s a healthy recipe that fits...


    Makeover Frosted Banana Bars

    25 reviews

    I've made these banana bars many times, always with favorable comments and requests for the recipe. With this makeover, you...


    Strawberry Banana Blast

    3 reviews

    This thick and creamy smoothie was created for the strawberry lover, but the banana flavor comes through nicely. It's refreshing...


    Potato Chip Banana Bread Cookies

    1 review

    My 5-year-old wanted to bake a cake with potato chips and bananas. I couldn't quite manage that, but I did...


    Banana Crumb Pudding

    2 reviews

    Friends and family ask me to make my banana pudding for all occasions. —Yvonnia Butner, Pinnacle, North Carolina


    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,...

    Tiny Banana Cream Pies

    2 reviews

    These petite pies take very little time to prepare and it’s an impressive, delicious dessert. Since my husband’s work hours...


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

    I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can...


    Bananas Foster Sundaes for 2

    8 reviews

    I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans and, as a dietitian, I wanted to find a...


    Fruit Salad with Vanilla

    7 reviews

    Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are...


    Banana Chip Pancakes

    17 reviews

    These fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes can be adjusted to your heart's content! One of my kids eats the plain...


    Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothies

    15 reviews

    This frosty strawberry banana smoothie with yogurt recipe is a delightful way to get a substantial dose of nutrients early...