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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    White Chocolate Banana Cake

    14 reviews

    When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...


    Banana Pound Cake

    28 reviews

    This banana pound cake has mashed bananas mixed into the batter for a treat that's moist, wonderful and tasty. The...


    Six-Fruit Trifle

    2 reviews

    "For a large group, try doubling this recipe and layering it in a punch bowl," writes Verna Peterson from Omaha,...


    Chocolate Ice Cream Topping

    4 reviews

    Few desserts are as quick and delicious as an ice cream sundae. Sliced bananas, a maraschino cherry and this fast...


    Caramel Banana Cake Roll

    7 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen came up with this sunny cake roll that's bursting with fresh banana goodness. The light creamy caramel...


    Banana Pudding Parfaits

    6 reviews

    With fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and a snappy pudding mix, these creamy after-dinner sweets are shared by Margaret Wagner Allen...


    Banana Cream Eclairs

    2 reviews

    To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare....


    Peanut Butter Banana Cake

    19 reviews

    I've had this well-worm recipe for as long as I've been married. I often make it for potluck functions. The...

    Breakfast Banana Splits

    2 reviews

    I can’t brag enough about this recipe. It’s elegant enough for a formal brunch, yet simple and nutritious. With different...


    Pineapple Sunrise Smoothies

    6 reviews

    "This great-tasting beverage is an easy way to get kids to eat their fruit," notes Diana Mueller of Las Vegas,...


    Banana Hot Cakes

    3 reviews

    My daughter came across this recipe and had me add it to my recipe collection. Topped with a homemade honey...


    Christmas Trifle

    8 reviews

    Create a display-worthy holiday dessert in just a few steps. This Christmas trifle uses mostly pantry ingredients, plus that jug...


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    Bananas Foster Sauce

    5 reviews

    In this bananas Foster sauce recipe, bananas soak up a rich, spiced caramel sauce that’s perfect for spooning over waffles,...


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    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe

    12 reviews

    This old-fashioned banana pudding recipe is a classic southern dessert.


    Jumbo Banana-Carrot Muffins

    11 reviews

    —Julye Byrd, Azle, Texas


    Cantaloupe Banana Smoothies

    1 review

    This is one of my favorite flavor combinations for a smoothie. Cool and fruity, a glass full satisfies my evening...


    Honey-Rum Grilled Bananas

    5 reviews

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

    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies with Banana

    3 reviews

    Frozen berries and fruit keep these frosty smoothies extra thick. Best of all, the recipe is a great way to...


    Plantain Fritters

    2 reviews

    Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise....


    Spiced Banana Nut Muffins

    6 reviews

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


    Banana Fudge Pie

    4 reviews

    This dessert, which is like a banana sundae, is both light and good. I make it often. —Myra Innes, Auburn,...


    Chocolate Banana Cheesecake

    1 review

    “I came up with this special treat for my son, who loves cheesecake and anything with bananas,” says Eileen Sears...


    Banana Muffins with Miniature Chocolate Chips

    13 reviews

    These muffins are a good way to use up over-ripe bananas. You can make them the night before so they're...

    Nutty Banana Cake

    9 reviews

    Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that's loaded with banana and pecan flavor....


    Banana Citrus Sorbet

    A friend who loved to entertain gave me the recipe for this lovely sorbet. Serving it as a refreshing special...


    Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte

    3 reviews

    Readers of the "Cooking with Millie" newspaper food column I've written for many years share their best recipes, like this...


    Banana-Walnut Mini Loaves

    8 reviews

    We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound...


    Banana Oat Muffins

    23 reviews

    Hearty, healthy and tasty, these banana oatmeal muffins are a great on-the-go snack or a part of a big breakfast.


    So-Healthy Smoothies

    5 reviews

    This tastes like a milk shake, but it doesn't have the guilt or fat. My husband and I look forward...