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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    Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

    9 Reviews

    The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my...


    Caribbean Bread Pudding

    A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...


    Favorite Banana Split Smoothies

    1 Reviews

    I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...


    Banana Oatmeal

    16 Reviews

    Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food because it's quick, easy and filling. This banana oatmeal with brown sugar, honey and...


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    Banana Split Cake

    27 Reviews

    This banana split cake takes a twist on the beloved ice cream dessert with a timeless no-bake recipe. It’s so...


    Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins

    6 Reviews

    These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...


    Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad

    1 Reviews

    Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci,...


    Bananas Foster French Toast

    26 Reviews

    This decadent overnight bananas Foster French toast recipe will take your brunch game to the next level.

    Rocky Road Grilled Banana Splits

    1 Reviews

    There's no wrong turn when you travel down this rocky road. Toasty-warm bananas filled with gooey goodness and topped with...


    Banana Beignets

    24 Reviews

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


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    Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry

    11 Reviews

    Banana and chocolate puff pastry is a celebration of one of our favorite pairings, brought together with flaky pastry crust...


    Bananas Foster Oatmeal

    5 Reviews

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


    Banana Souffle

    1 Reviews

    This pretty, golden-topped puff is so easy to whip up, but looks like you really fussed. Lightly laced with rum,...


    Banana Pecan Loaf

    20 Reviews

    We slice this banana bread so thick it is almost embarrassing—but we need fat slices to deliver ample portions of...


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    Frozen Banana Cereal Pops

    4 Reviews

    When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll 'em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod,...


    Banana-Pineapple Cream Pies

    2 Reviews

    My mother gave me this simple and delicious recipe years ago. The recipe makes two pies, so it's perfect for...


    Banana French Toast Bake

    11 Reviews

    Hamburger buns and bananas come together beautifully in this whimsical make-ahead dish that the whole family will love. It's the...

    Beernana Bread

    11 Reviews

    Really, it's simple arithmetic…or something like that: Beer is good. Banana bread is good. Beernana bread is great! Even guys...


    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    8 Reviews

    Start your day with a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes that are filled with nutrient-rich grains, oats, bananas and walnuts.


    Peanut Butter-Banana Yogurt Parfaits

    1 Reviews

    For a lightning-fast breakfast, I layer vanilla yogurt with bananas, peanuts and multigrain cereal. It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for...


    Cucumber Fruit Salsa

    5 Reviews

    Our garden always gives us way more cucumbers and tomatoes than we know what to do with. But we’ve learned...


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    Banana Pudding

    65 Reviews

    This banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers tastes just like Grandma's: creamy, simple, comforting and filled with sweet banana flavor.


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    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    46 Reviews

    For anyone who loves banana bread but doesn't have an hour for baking, whip up a batch of banana chocolate...

    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    16 Reviews

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


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

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


    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    4 Reviews

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


    Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake

    2 Reviews

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


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

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


    Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

    4 Reviews

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