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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    Frozen Pineapple Smoothies

    This pineapple smoothie with take you to the tropics! It uses frozen pineapple and banana for a refreshingly frosty drink. Try it with a squeeze of lime juice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Avocado Smoothies

    Tips for Making Smoothies We recommend using a personal blending device to single-serve use.


    How Many Bananas Are in a Cup? Here’s How to Measure Bananas

    From the perfect loaf of banana bread to banana pudding, having the right amount of bananas matters. Here's how to...


    Air-Fryer Banana Bread

    Yes, you can make banana bread in the air fryer! This easy air-fryer banana bread recipe is a cinch to...


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    Banana Pudding Cake

    I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...

    Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster

    I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina...


    Slow-Cooker Banana Bread

    I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have...

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    Salted Caramel and Banana Hot Chocolate

    Sip on this salted caramel and banana drinking chocolate when the temperatures start to drop. It's the perfect cool-weather drink....



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    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


    If You Don’t Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

    An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.

    Peanutty Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    I like that this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is fairly light, but the peanut butter gives it some protein to...


    Banana Split Cake Bars

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...


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    Dirty Banana Trifle

    What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


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    Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Tacos

    My sweet take on breakfast tacos swaps in pancakes for the tortillas! They're so easy and absolutely delicious. Pick your...

    18 Healthy Banana Recipes

    With their natural sweetness and softness, bananas add bright flavor and irresistible texture. You'll love these banana-inspired recipes a whole...


    Double Cranberry Banana Bread

    We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...


    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

    I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...


    Banana Nut Cake

    I'm a pastor's wife, and it's so good to have something to serve when friends drop in unexpectedly. Because this...


    Marcie’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    I’ve got a super moist muffin that’s a big hit at our house—tender inside and lightly crisp outside. I use...


    Banana Yeast Bread

    Though our two children (now grown; we have one granddaughter) dislike bananas, they've always enjoyed this. It's been a standby...


    Homemade Banana Bread

    “I served this quick bread to a group of ladies I had over for lunch,“ writes Carole Lanthier from Courtice,...


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    Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread

    Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this...


    Strawberry-Glazed Fruit Salad

    I first tasted this delightful salad at a friend's house when she served it with dinner. It tastes so good...

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    Banana Eggnog Bread

    This time of year, one of my favorite snacks is warm banana bread with a glass of nog. I decided...


    Banana Apple Muffins

    This recipe for apple banana muffins makes a light, tasty treat that stays moist. They're flavorful whether served plain, with...


    Spiced Banana Nut Muffins

    If you just have time for a muffin in the morning, make it a good one. These banana and spice-flavored...


    Honey-Rum Grilled Bananas

    These grilled bananas are the perfect dessert following a cookout. My family was skeptical at first, but everyone tried the...


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    Frozen Banana Cereal Pops

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


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

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