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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    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Our peanut butter banana smoothie is a quick and easy recipe that lets you start your day in just 10 minutes.

    Caramelized Bananas

    To make caramelized bananas, simmer fresh bananas in a simple caramel sauce made with butter and brown sugar until tender...


    Banana Pudding Cookies

    These banana pudding cookies capture the rich flavor of bananas, whipped topping and Nilla Wafers in a soft, chewy cookie....


    Banana Zucchini Muffins

    Up your bread game with these zucchini-infused banana muffins. Soft, tender and moist from the shredded zucchini and ripe bananas,...


    Banana Daiquiri

    We make our frozen banana daiquiri with fresh bananas, coconut milk, lime juice, simple syrup and rum. After one sip...

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    Green Smoothie

    Brighten your mornings with this green smoothie recipe. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a flavorful, healthy drink.


    Strawberry Banana Muffins

    Make 12 perfectly fluffy strawberry banana muffins with this easy recipe. Forget banana bread—this is how to use up ripe...


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    Sour Cream Banana Bread

    2 reviews

    This sour cream banana bread has plenty of warm banana flavor, plus a slight tang from a half cup of...


    3-Ingredient Banana Bread

    1 review

    It won't be long before you're able to make this 3-ingredient banana bread without looking at the recipe!


    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies

    5 reviews

    In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore...


    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


    Strawberry Banana Smoothies

    Sometimes a simple, healthy smoothie is all you need to start your day out right. This strawberry banana smoothie also...


    Plantains vs. Bananas: What’s the Difference?

    Curious about plantains, the banana look-alikes in grocery stores? Here's a guide to the differences between plantains vs. bananas, including...

    Frozen Pineapple Smoothie

    1 review

    With just three ingredients, this frozen pineapple smoothie delivers bright, tropical flavors and a frosty, creamy texture in every sip.


    Keep Your Bananas Fresher for Longer with a Nana Hats Banana Preserver

    The Nana Hats banana preserver keeps fruit fresh for longer, and it makes your fruit bowl fun!


    Avocado Smoothies

    Healthy smoothie recipes are a great way to get extra vitamins and minerals. Add your favorite fruits or even leafy...


    Spinach Smoothie

    1 review

    Get a jump-start on all the nutrients you need by starting your day with this smoothie. Use nondairy milk and...


    Date Smoothie

    2 reviews

    Smoothies are a quick and easy way to start off your day. They also make healthy after-school snacks that older...


    Is It Safe to Eat Green Bananas?

    Can you eat green bananas? Yes—and the flavor may surprise you!


    Can You Eat Banana Peels?

    Let's peel back the layers to answer this question.


    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...


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    25 Ripe Banana Recipes to Use Up Your Bunch

    Don't compost your old bananas just yet—turn them into bread, pudding, cake, cookies or bars with these ripe banana recipes.

    How to Store Bananas So They Last Longer

    See ya, brown bananas! We don't want you just yet. We scoured old cookbooks and interviewed experts to learn how...


    Air-Fryer Banana Bread

    Make our air-fryer banana bread when you don’t want to wait the full hour for banana bread to bake.


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    24 Banana Bread Recipes You Need to Try

    When life gives you mushy bananas, make banana bread! Whether you love it studded with walnuts and chocolate chips or...


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    Banana Pudding Cake

    7 reviews

    Turn classic banana pudding into a fluffy, moist banana pudding cake topped with swirls of whipped cream, whole Nilla wafers...


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    How to Make Joanna Gaines’ Banana Bread Recipe

    Joanna serves this banana bread as a school day breakfast for her kids—and your family won't be able to resist...


    Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

    5 reviews

    My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...