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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    Mother’s Banana Sherbet

    Here’s a cool, creamy treat that’s such a favorite with my family, I usually triple the recipe. —Kathy Barton, Homer,...


    Chocolate Banana Cream Cake

    My inspiration for this cake came from my desire to create a dessert combining my father’s love for cake, my...


    Fruit Salad with Vanilla

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


    Banana Chip Pancakes

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


    Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    This refreshing strawberry banana smoothie makes for an easy breakfast, filling snack or healthy dessert.


    Banana Colada Sundaes

    "This is my number one standby when I don't have much time to prepare a dessert, but still want to...


    Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


    Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

    Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even...

    Cream-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    The creamy filling is a surprise in these yummy banana cupcakes. A sprinkling of confectioners' sugar is all you need...


    Peanut Banana Bread

    "My family literally comes running when they smell this bread baking." Between the thick chocolate layer and the crumbly topping,...


    Fruit & Nut Salad

    The festive colors in this salad make it a delightful addition to the holiday spread. Quick and easy, this recipe...


    Wheat Germ Streusel Banana Muffins

    Using a mild oil like canola adds moisture and tenderness without changing flavor. “You’ll love the good, healthy feeling and...


    Banana Pancake for One

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


    Poppy Seed Banana Muffins

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


    Brunch Banana Splits

    My whole family loves bananas, fruit and granola for breakfast. I topped all that with yogurt, nuts and honey and...


    Nutty Bananas

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


    Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

    Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...

    Banana Split Fluff

    This pretty pink mixture, rich with yummy fruit and nuts, is sure to disappear in a hurry. It’s a sweet...


    Banana and Nut Cake

    "Boxed pudding and cake mixes speed up the preparation of this moist banana cake," comments Karen Ann Bland of Gove,...


    Banana Chiffon Cake

    "Simple yet delicious desserts were my Aunt Allie's specialty," notes Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario. "This cake was one of...


    Fruit Salad Pudding

    When my mother passed away, she left me a legacy of love—her treasured recipe collection, including this old-time favorite. She...


    Chocolate Banana Smoothies

    In an effort to lose weight, I wanted to find a healthy, sweet and filling beverage. I came up with...


    Creamy Banana Crepes

    My husband and I enjoy taking turns fixing weekend breakfasts. These crepes are frequently on our menus. The sweet-and-sour banana...

    Banana Nut Salad

    Sharon Mensing from Greenfield, Iowa combines two kid-friendly flavors in this speedy salad. "Children can help out by slicing and...


    Banana Carrot Bread

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


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    Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in...


    Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing

    When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. —Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas


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    Banana Cream Cheesecake

    Indulge in the perfect summertime dessert with this banana cream cheesecake, featuring layers of banana pudding, cream cheese, and sliced...


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    Banana Pineapple Bread

    Make banana pineapple bread your signature quick bread. It's sweet, spiced, and will have everyone clamoring for another slice.