23 Banana Recipes That Use Them in Unexpected Ways
From sweet breakfasts to indulgent desserts, bananas are one of the most versatile fruits in your kitchen. These banana recipes take that humble fruit to the next level, transforming it into everything from creamy treats to comforting bakes. Grab a bunch and get inspired by these crowd-pleasing ideas.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Treat yourself to easy frozen chocolate covered bananas! Whether you’re trying to cool down or you crave a sweet treat, these are perfect.
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Banana Bark
This easy chocolate banana bark is a no-bake, 4-ingredient treat that’s sweet, satisfying, and perfect straight from the fridge or freezer.
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Banana Bread French Toast
Start your day right with this simple banana bread French toast recipe. It’s so sweet and satisfying, you’ll crave this breakfast dish often.
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Brown Butter Banana Bread
Looking for a brand new loaf recipe to try out? You’re going to love this sweet and moist brown butter banana bread. It’s really delicious.
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Easy Banana Muffins
Treat your taste buds to these brilliant banana muffins. They’re a great way to use up over-ripe bananas and are sweet, tender and moist.
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Banana Nutella Muffins
Moist, sweet and rich-tasting, these banana Nutella muffins with a swirled chocolate hazelnut filling are a wonderful breakfast or snack.
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Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Sink your teeth into one of these deliciously moist banana pumpkin muffins and your taste buds will dance a tango. They are SO good!
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Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread
If you enjoy the banana bread in Starbucks, why not whip up your own Starbucks copycat banana bread recipe? It’s easy and so delicious.
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Banana Bread Crumb Cake
This banana bread crumb cake is easy to make and tastes so good. The delicious, moist banana cake is topped with a sweet crumb topping.
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Mango Banana Matcha Smoothie
One of my latest finds, this mango banana matcha smoothie recipe! The combination of fruit, matcha and milk blend until creamy and smooth.
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Banana Cream Pie Rum Pudding Shots
Banana cream pie rum pudding shots are an alternative to Jell-O shots. They’re made with banana flavoured rum and easy to make.
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Slow Cooker Banana Cake
If you’re a fan of banana bread, why not try something new and make this moist, sweet and delicious slow cooker banana cake? It’s so tasty.
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Kaiserschmarrn With Bananas
This gluten free vegan Kaiserschmarrn recipe is amazing! It’s like sweet scrambled pancakes. These are Austrian and German dessert pancakes. Once you know how to make Kaiserschmarrn you will make them often. You will just LOVE this gluten free dessert pancake.
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Banana Smoothie With Cashew Butter
Looking for a dairy free smoothie recipe? This banana smoothie with cashew butter is rich, tasty and filling. You will love this dairy free banana smoothie recipe!
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Chocolate Dutch Baby With Bananas
Do you love a cocoa Dutch baby? This chocolate German pancake recipe tastes amazing! A gluten free Dutch baby is a great chocolate pancake.
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Gluten Free Double Chocolate Blueberry Banana Muffins
These blueberry banana muffins are so GOOD! Soon your favourite gluten free muffin recipe will be these tasty double chocolate muffins.
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3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These 3 ingredient banana pancakes couldn’t be quicker or simpler to prepare. Have a hot tasty breakfast on the table in just 10 minutes!
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Chocolate Banana Pops
Chocolate banana pops are a pretty dessert which pairs the distinctive flavors of chocolate and banana perfectly.
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Banana Pudding
This easy banana pudding recipe is a classic dessert for all the right reasons. Thick pudding with fresh bananas and crunchy wafers!
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Banana Cake
Soft, rich and delicious, this Banana Cake is filled with moist banana flavor and coated in tangy cream cheese frosting that’s to die for!
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Banana Pudding Tiramisu
This Banana Pudding Tiramisu is the perfect Southern spin on a classic Italian dessert for something truly unique and special.
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Banana Pudding Pie
Banana Pudding Pie – Adapted from a Southern Living recipe, this banana pudding pie recipe has caramelized bananas along with a pudding filling to die for!
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Banana Cheesecake
This delicious NO BAKE Banana Cheesecake is filled with layers of a wafer crust, silky vanilla custard pudding, smooth cheesecake, fresh banana and whipped cream topping!
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