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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    Frozen Fruit Salad

    I use this recipe to add a healthy twist to brown-bag lunches. I'm always in a hurry in the morning,...


    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...


    Banana Pancake Snowmen

    2 reviews

    Both kids and adults will love these yummy pancakes. Invite your little ones to help decorate their snowmen and they'll...


    Banana-Almond Milk Shakes

    2 reviews

    A few sips of this flavorful shake will curb the hungriest sweet tooth. For a lighter version, substitute a tablespoon...


    Mango-Ginger Smoothies

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


    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...


    Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte

    3 reviews

    Readers of the "Cooking with Millie" newspaper food column I've written for many years share their best recipes, like this...


    Moist Banana Nut Bread

    5 reviews

    I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...

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    Chocolate Banana Bundles

    11 reviews

    Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these...


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    Frosted Banana Bars

    156 reviews

    These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live....


    Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

    6 reviews

    I’ve been cooking gluten-free since 2003, when my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease. Over the years, I’ve managed to...


    Banana Citrus Sorbet

    A friend who loved to entertain gave me the recipe for this lovely sorbet. Serving it as a refreshing special...


    Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

    9 reviews

    The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my...


    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...


    Cherry Banana Cream Pie

    From Hanover, Ontario, Denise Elder shares this dreamy dessert. "The crunchy crust is spread with a rich butter layer, then...

    Caribbean Bread Pudding

    A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...


    Banana Applesauce

    The recipe has evolved for the many years we have made it. This version has been a favorite at our...


    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,...


    Snow Punch

    As pretty as a fresh snowdrift, this frothy, fruity punch has been a Christmas tradition in our family for years...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    Banana Bundt Cake

    24 reviews

    This absolutely scrumptious banana Bundt cake needs no icing, just a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Even though the recipe has...

    Banana Upside-Down Cake

    For a fun and distinctive way to use bananas, try this banana upside down cake. Every time I serve this...


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    Bananas Foster on the Grill

    Bananas Foster is my husband's favorite dessert, and this is one of the easiest recipes I've ever found. Not only...


    Banana-Nut Waffle Cake

    I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out...


    Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

    5 reviews

    When one of my sons and I had to change to a gluten-free diet, I searched for recipes that tasted...


    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...


    Carrot Banana Bread

    22 reviews

    I received this from my mother-in-law, and it's become my favorite banana carrot bread recipe. The carrots add a special...