We've rounded up a bunch of our best banana desserts. No monkey business!
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Banana Pudding Tiramisu
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This banana pudding tiramisu combines two trendy desserts into one! We use banana liqueur and add fresh bananas to the mix for the best banana flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Bruleed Banana Peanut Butter Pie
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Level up this classic peanut butter pie with caramelized bananas. The pattern on top makes it a real showstopper! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Banana Pudding Poke Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
Every bite of banana pudding poke cake is packed with the beloved flavors of banana pudding. Instant banana pudding seeps into each slice of yellow cake, while sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers perch on top of whipped cream frosting! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Banana Bread Cake
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This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting—just a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. —Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio
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Biscoff Banana Pudding
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Everyone in my family went back for seconds on this dessert! The Biscoff cookies and cookie butter bring a wonderful flavor to the banana pudding trifle. It’s pretty to look at, too, layered in a clear trifle dish and topped with cookies. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
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This banana chocolate chip cake is moist and fluffy, with banana flavor and chocolate in every bite. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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Strawberry Banana Pudding
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I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can also try using different flavored puddings and fruit to switch up the recipe. —Jackie Termont, Richmond, Virginia
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Banana Cream Cheesecake
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Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you'd like. —Margie Snodgrass, Wilmore, Kentucky
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Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With a creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa
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Banana Pudding Cups
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Creamy and rich, this homemade banana pudding recipe is so easy. Layer it in a trifle bowl for a pretty presentation. —Ruth Kizer, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Banana Pudding
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I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
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Banana Cream Pie with Pudding
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This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, the no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
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Banana Monkey Bread
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Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this already scrumptious showpiece for a brunch or family gathering. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
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Cast-Iron Banana Bread
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I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan
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Banana Cream Pie
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Homemade banana cream pie is my mom’s specialty, and this dreamy dessert has a wonderful banana flavor. It looks so pretty, and it cuts easily too. —Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
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Banana Split
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In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drugstore. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. —Melissa Blystone, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
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Banana Bundt Cake
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This absolutely scrumptious banana Bundt cake needs no icing ... just a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Even though the recipe has been a family secret for years, I'm delighted to share it with my fellow home cooks. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California
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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These soft banana cookies have a cakelike texture and lots of flavor that everyone seem to love. It's one of the best banana cookie recipes I've found. —Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
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Banana Bars with Orange Frosting
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I have been making these treats for many years. I no longer remember where the recipe came from, but one thing is certain—these bars are always a hit at family get-togethers and parties. —Mary Sturgis, Hingham, Massachusetts
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The Best Bananas Foster
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Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for best results. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe
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This old southern recipe features a comforting custard layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with meringue. I serve this banana pudding year-round. —Jan Campbell, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Banana Oat Muffins
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Chopped pecans add pleasant crunch to these hearty banana oat muffins with rich banana flavor. The muffins are low in cholesterol, but you’d never know it. My husband and I love them. —Marjorie Mott, Galatia, Illinois
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Banana Bread Brownies
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These banana bread brownies have a brownie layer on the bottom and a banana bread blondie layer swirled on top. Both layers feature ripe mashed bananas for maximum fruit flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Banana Pudding Cupcakes
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I'm from the south, where everyone loves banana pudding. I also love cupcakes, so this is an amazing way to have a special treat of both at the same time! —Lori Johnson, Alex City, Alabama
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Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry
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Bananas with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these tasty bundles with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
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Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
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When you pair the flavors of bananas Foster with a soft, custardy bread pudding texture, you get the ultimate dessert or brunch mashup. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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Banana Pound Cake
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I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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Strawberry Banana Popsicles
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These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint of tropical flavor, thanks to the coconut milk. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Banoffee Pie
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Banoffee pie layers bananas, dulce de leche and freshly whipped cream in a graham cracker crust. This British dessert will be a smashing hit at your gatherings—no matter where you live! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon
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Potato Chip Banana Bread Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
My 5-year-old wanted to bake a cake with potato chips and bananas. I couldn't quite manage that, but I did combine two cookie recipes to create these. They are stunningly delicious, and everyone tells me they are addictive! —Rebecca Emmons, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine
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This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the lovely layers of banana, peanut butter and chocolate. —Jennifer Jackson, Keller, Texas
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Banana Split Cake
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One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra-special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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My mom made these oatmeal banana cookies when I was young. Now my children like making them just as much as I did, and we quadruple the recipe to serve our large family. You can't eat just one of these goodies packed with chocolate morsels. —Jaqueline Wilson, Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
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Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles
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This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away! I don’t particularly like bananas, but I could eat these truffles all day long. —Michele Lassuy, Orlando, Florida
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Potluck Banana Cake
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I found this recipe more than five years ago and have been making it for family gatherings ever since. The coffee-flavored frosting complements the moist banana cake. —Kathy Hoffman, Topton, Pennsylvania
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Banana Split Cake Bars
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Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect form. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming
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Hummingbird Cake
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This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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Banana Cheesecake
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We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I still had some of our bountiful crop left, so I decided to try this recipe. —Sera Smith, West Palm Beach, Florida
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Go Bananas Whoopie Pies
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I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut butter filling, I had to make them. Use a cookie scoop to keep them nicely rounded and all the same size. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
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Bananas Foster Sundaes
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I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans and, as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier version. I combined the best of two recipes and added my own tweaks to create this southern treat. —Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina
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Chunky Banana Cream Freeze
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Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn’t make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter “ice cream” is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for this easy banana dessert recipe recipe are amazed at how simple it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan
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Banana Souffle
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This pretty golden-topped puff is so easy to whip up but looks like you really fussed. Lightly laced with rum, the moist, tender, banana-rich souffle makes that perfect “little something” to wrap up any holiday dinner. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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Caribbean Bread Pudding
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A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to garnish it with a slice of fresh pineapple, whipped cream and a cherry—just like a pina colada! —Elizabeth Doss, California City, California
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Banana Pudding Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came up with this banana pudding cake recipe to combine the two. My family and friends can't get enough of it! If you are pressed for time, you may substitute whipped topping for the homemade sweetened whipped cream. —Tiffany Barbee, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Frozen Banana Cereal Pops
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For one of our favorite healthy banana dessert recipes, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll ’em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
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Banana Pudding Cookies
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Capture the timeless flavors of banana pudding with this cookie version. Using banana cream pudding and white chocolate chips in the dough and crushed Nilla wafers for the topper, you’ll definitely go bananas over this treat. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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Banana Cake
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As a mother of three sons, I always have sweets in my kitchen! I buy lots of ripe bananas on sale and freeze them with this cake in mind. I'm often asked to bring it to family picnics and dinners. —Bonnie Krause, Irvona, Pennsylvania
Banana Desserts FAQ
What desserts can I make with overripe bananas?
Desserts to make with overripe bananas include banana bread recipes, banana cake, banana bars, banana oat muffins, upside-down banana monkey bread, banana chocolate chip cookies, banana bread brownies, banana pudding cupcakes, hummingbird cake, banana cheesecake and banana souffle. If you need to ripen bananas quickly for these recipes, place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 250ºF for 15 to 20 minutes. The skins will turn very dark brown, and the insides will become sweet and soft.
Are banana treats good make-ahead desserts?
Some banana treats are good make-ahead desserts, but others are not. A good make-ahead banana dessert is best served cold or at room temperature, with no banana slices exposed to the air. When bananas are exposed to air, they’ll turn an unsightly brown. If the bananas are just for decoration, wait to add the banana slices until you’re ready to serve the dessert. If there are fresh banana slices in the dessert but they’re completely covered by pudding or whipped cream, they should keep their yellow hue.
What is the best way to use up a bunch of bananas?
The best way to use up a bunch of bananas is by baking banana bread, banana cake or banana muffins. These recipes can use up to four or five mashed bananas in the batter, then you can slice a banana in half lengthwise and bake it on top for a pretty decoration. You can also slice bananas and dehydrate them to make banana chips, or freeze overripe bananas and use them in morning smoothies.
