220 banana recipes

This makes a spectacular breakfast jam spread on toast, or as a topping for ice cream or banana muffins.

Applesauce replace the fat and keeps the cake moist.

Strawberry banana scones with fresh fruit folded into a tender, biscuit-style dough. Mashed banana and chopped berries keep these scones moist and naturally sweet, no glaze required.

Mildly sweet snack at tea time, it goes great with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Best made with ripe or overripe bananas.

This Bermuda Banana Bread is a classic, moist loaf bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the rich depth of brown sugar, and a satisfying crunch from walnuts. It’s a versatile recipe, ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. With straightforward steps and pantry staples, this bread is beginner-friendly yet delivers bakery-quality results.

Banana cinnamon waffles with mashed banana and applesauce in place of fat. Low-fat, egg-white only batter for a fluffy, lightly sweet weekend breakfast.

Hearty whole wheat banana muffins with millet, soy flour, applesauce, and golden raisins. No butter, no oil, no added sugar. Vegetarian and naturally sweetened with overripe bananas.

Sourdough banana bread uses one cup of active starter to add tang and depth to the classic loaf. A smart way to use sourdough discard while turning ripe bananas into something memorable.

Classic banana nut bread with mashed ripe bananas, chopped nuts, and a tender crumb from the creaming method. A simple quick bread that slices best after cooling overnight.

Banana bread with bran cereal and chewy dried apricots, baked into a hearty fiber-rich loaf with brown sugar warmth and a tender crumb. A wholesome breakfast quickbread.

Whole wheat banana bran muffins made with no butter or oil. Ripe bananas and low-fat yogurt keep them moist while unprocessed bran and whole wheat flour pack in the fiber. A healthy grab-and-go breakfast in 30 minutes.

I cut the recipe in half and made 24 mini muffins, which baked in 12 minutes. I also took the liberty of adding a pinch of ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract.

Caramelized bananas pan-fried in butter until golden, tossed in homemade caramel sauce, topped with toasted coconut and chocolate, served with yogurt.

Banana raisin walnut muffins with mashed ripe banana, plump golden raisins, and chopped walnuts in a buttermilk batter. Weight Watchers-friendly portion control built right in.

Backpack banana bran muffins are portable, fiber-rich snacks made with ripe bananas, bran cereal, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sturdy enough to survive a school lunch or hike, soft enough to enjoy.

Easy to make, tastes delicious and this banana bread is also packed with goodness. It's a wholesome yet yummy breakfast with a cup of orange juice and/or coffee.