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,...


    Vegan Banana Bread

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


    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...


    Whipped Banana Latte

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


    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...


    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...


    Chunky Banana Cream Freeze

    Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet...


    Banana Chip Cake

    This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part...

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    Banana Pudding Cups

    Banana pudding cups are an ideal sweet treat for those hot summer afternoons, but you'll be glad you made this...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    Bananas Foster Oatmeal

    This oatmeal tastes like bananas Foster, my favorite dessert. If you can’t find rum extract, double the vanilla. —Carol Touchton,...


    Banana Beignets

    When life hands you ripe bananas, make banana beignets! These mini beignets are so easy and so good, you may...


    Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

    Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...

    Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake

    My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes...


    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    I love bananas and I love to make breakfast, too. These are a refreshing change from your everyday waffles. I...


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

    When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...


    Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert

    My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors...


    Banana Cupcakes

    This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist...