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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    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    Nutty Bananas

    This dish can be prepared with walnuts, honey-roasted peanuts or another nutty topping. And the mayonnaise and the sugar could...


    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...


    Layered Banana Chocolate Pudding

    Anyone who likes bananas will love this layered pudding treat that gets its start with a convenient boxed pudding mix.—Kris...


    Chocolate Chip-Banana Belgian Waffles

    Gluten-free pancake mix and rice milk are the secret ingredients in this treat from my cookbook, Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free...


    Pineapple Banana Shakes

    When I have fruit and milk or other foods I need to use up, I like to create my own...


    Banana Macadamia Muffins

    17 reviews

    These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They...


    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...

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    Banana Cream Pie

    39 reviews

    Mom's pie recipe is a real treasure, and I've never found one that tastes better! —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri


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    Banana Cream Cheesecake

    53 reviews

    Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you'd like. —Margie...


    Banana Boats

    20 reviews

    This banana boat recipe, given to me years ago by a good friend, is a favorite with my family when...


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    Favorite Banana Chip Muffins

    47 reviews

    These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he’s home from...


    Bananas Foster Sauce

    5 reviews

    This sweet treat is very appealing and versatile! It's an impressive ending to everyday meals as a dessert, or with...


    Banana Pancake for One

    11 reviews

    Get a delicious start to the day with these tender and hearty Banana Pancakes for One. I like to experiment...


    Creamy Banana Lettuce Salad

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


    Brunch Fruit Salad

    14 reviews

    This appealing fruit salad is a lovely addition to breakfast, lunch or even supper. Light and refreshing, it's perfect alongside...


    Orange Banana Nut Bread

    23 reviews

    I like this recipe because the orange juice gives the nut bread such a bright flavor and also makes it...

    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...


    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...


    Banana Yeast Bread

    21 reviews

    Though our two children (now grown; we have one granddaughter) dislike bananas, they've always enjoyed this. It's been a standby...


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    Frozen Fruit Cups

    2 reviews

    Individual servings of this rosy-orange fruit blend are a refreshing and attractive part of brunch. Freeze the salad in disposable...


    Plantain Fritters

    3 reviews

    These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45...


    Grandma Riley’s Banana Cake

    11 reviews

    This favorite recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family. His grandmother wrote this out for me shortly after...

    Hummingbird Cupcakes

    53 reviews

    Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa...


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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...


    Banana Custard Pudding

    2 reviews

    This banana custard pudding is easy to stir up anytime. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois


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    Hummingbird Cake

    20 reviews

    This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable...


    Judy’s Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    28 reviews

    I received this chocolate chip banana bread recipe from my co-worker and dear friend Judy years ago. When she gave...


    Banana French Toast Bake

    12 reviews

    Hamburger buns and bananas come together beautifully in this whimsical make-ahead dish that the whole family will love. It's the...