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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    Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    Sometimes a simple, healthy smoothie is all you need to start your day out right. This strawberry banana smoothie also makes a fantastic afternoon pick-me-up when kids get home from school. Experiment with different types of milk and yogurt or add ice for a frosty texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Frozen Pineapple Smoothies

    This pineapple smoothie with take you to the tropics! It uses frozen pineapple and banana for a refreshingly frosty drink....


    Avocado Smoothies

    Healthy smoothie recipes are a great way to get extra vitamins and minerals. Add your favorite fruits or even leafy...


    Spinach Smoothie

    Get a jump-start on all the nutrients you need by starting your day with this smoothie. Use nondairy milk and...


    Date Smoothie

    Smoothies are a quick and easy way to start off your day. They also make healthy after-school snacks that older...

    Air-Fryer Banana Bread

    Make our air-fryer banana bread when you don’t want to wait the full hour for banana bread to bake.


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    Banana Pudding Cake

    Turn classic banana pudding into a fluffy, moist banana pudding cake topped with swirls of whipped cream, whole Nilla wafers...

    Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

    My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...


    Banana Pudding Tart

    Here's a tart version of the classic banana pudding. Use the entire box of vanilla wafers, reserving 1/4 cup to...


    Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster

    I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink—pina colada. Make...


    Slow-Cooker Banana Bread

    I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have...

    Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

    I used to buy brand-name breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe, I've enjoyed making my...


    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    These pumpkin banana muffins are brimming with the most delicious flavors of fall. Make up a batch and have portable...


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    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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


    Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

    Make mornings easier with peanut butter banana overnight oats. A quick and nutritious breakfast that will keep you full until...


    Gluten-Free Banana Coffee Cake

    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

    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

    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

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


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

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


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    Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Tacos

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


    Double Cranberry Banana Bread

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


    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

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


    Banana Macadamia Muffins

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

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    Pineapple Banana Muffins

    From Merritt Island, Florida, Grace Bryant writes, "Sometimes I prepare the dry ingredients and wet ingredients the night before and...


    Banana Yeast Bread

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


    Apple-Banana Oatmeal

    "This special oatmeal gets me going in the morning and makes me feel great all day," reports Linda Hocking of...


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    So-Healthy Smoothies

    This tastes like a milk shake, but it doesn't have the guilt or fat. My husband and I look forward...


    Zucchini Banana Bread

    I got this Zucchini Banana Bread recipe from a friend at work and now it's one of my favorites. It...