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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    Chocolate Banana Bread

    What isn't made better by chocolate? This old-fashioned chocolate banana bread recipe is as easy as it is delicious. It's...


    Graham Cracker Banana Cream Dessert

    "I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....


    Banana Coffee Cake

    This banana coffee cake features bananas, cinnamon and pecans, plus cream cheese as a special ingredient that makes the texture...


    Banana Delight

    Turn the dessert into a mini banana split by drizzling on warm butterscotch sauce, plus chopped walnuts and a cherry.—Tabitha...


    Summer Spinach Salad

    Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds,...


    Makeover Frosted Banana Bars

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


    Strawberry Banana Blast

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


    So-Healthy Smoothies

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

    Banana Oat Muffins

    Hearty, healthy and tasty, these banana oatmeal muffins are a great on-the-go snack or a part of a big breakfast.


    Banana-Walnut Mini Loaves

    We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound...


    Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte

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


    Banana Citrus Sorbet

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


    Nutty Banana Cake

    Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that's loaded with banana and pecan flavor....


    Banana Muffins with Miniature Chocolate Chips

    These muffins are a good way to use up over-ripe bananas. You can make them the night before so they're...


    Chocolate Banana Cheesecake

    “I came up with this special treat for my son, who loves cheesecake and anything with bananas,” says Eileen Sears...


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    Banana Split

    A classic banana split is a nostalgic delight. Complete with bananas, three different ice creams, strawberries, pineapples, peanuts, chocolate sauce...


    The Best Bananas Foster

    Get ready to impress your guests with this classic bananas Foster recipe.

    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    Moist Banana Bread

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


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    Banana Cake

    Leftover ripe bananas aren't just for banana bread! Try our banana cake recipe covered with cream cheese frosting to make...


    Banana Split Fruit Salad

    Let these whimsical parfaits celebrate the end of a work week and the beginning of a wonderful weekend! Watermelon, bananas...


    Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups

    Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...


    Vegan Banana Bread

    This vegan banana bread is moist and delicious, without any eggs or dairy. We love a warmed-up slice for breakfast...

    Whipped Banana Latte

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


    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

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


    Baked Banana Boats

    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....


    Go Bananas Whoopie Pies

    I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut...