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99 Ripe Banana Recipes

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Overripe bananas. We don’t want to waste them, but what can we do with all those spotty bananas? I LOVE (and I mean L.O.V.E.) banana bread, but I think even I would get sick of it if that’s all I ever made with all my extra brown bananas.

Turns out, there are TONS of things you can make with extra bananas! From banana muffins, to banana “nice” cream, to pancakes, cookies, cakes, shakes, and more, there is a neverending supply of recipes that use brown, spotty, or frozen bananas!

Here are 99 delicious recipes to help you use up all your brown bananas! (And yes, there are some banana bread recipes, because how could I not?)

Here are 99 delicious recipes to help you use up all your brown bananas! Turns out, there are TONS of things you can make with extra bananas! From banana muffins, to banana "nice" cream, to pancakes, cookies, cakes, shakes, and more, there is a neverending supply of recipes that use brown, spotty, or frozen bananas!

Banana Muffin Recipes

Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins by Beautiful Life and Home

Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins, like Costco copycat muffins

Easy Banana Bread Muffins by Berly’s Kitchen

A muffin with it's liner pulled away.

Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins by Beautiful Life and Home

Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble by Food Lovin Family

Three muffins on a plate

 

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Taste and Tell

texture of banana muffins with chocolate chips

Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins by Fox and Briar

 

close up of pumpkin banana muffin with a bite taken out of it.

Oatmeal Banana Muffins by Beyond the Chicken Coop

Banana muffins topped with oats sitting on a white plate.

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins by Broma Bakery

Healthy peanut butter banana muffins with chocolate chips are our new favorite healthier breakfast. And they're about to be yours too :)

Banana Smores Muffins by Inside Bru Crew Life

Banana S'mores Muffins - these easy muffins are loaded with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers. Make these easy muffins for breakfast! #banana #muffins #banana #smores #chocolate #marshmallows #backtoschool

Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins by Beat Bake Eat

Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins - Moist banana muffins with a buttery crumb topping spiced with the perfect amount of cinnamon and drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze. Another great recipe for using up those overripe bananas. | Beat Bake Eat

Almond Flour Banana Muffins by Mama Gourmand

a close up of an almond flour banana muffin with a bite taken out

Banana Cream Cheese Muffins by The Novice Chef

Banana Cream Cheese Muffins in a bowl.

Orange Banana Muffins by Creations by Kara

close up of glazed orange banana muffin

Banana Pecan Maple Muffins (Vegan) by Baker by Nature

 

There's nothing like biting into a fresh-baked maple pecan banana muffin! Easy, simple, homemade goodness in less than 30 minutes.

Blueberry Banana Muffins by Spend With Pennies

two Blueberry Banana Muffins stacked on top of eachother

Banana Bread Recipes

Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread by Beautiful Life and Home

Sourdough Discard Banana Bread by Nutmeg Nanny

sourdough discard banana bread sliced on a plate with butter

Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Peanut Maple Frosting by Beautiful Life and Home

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread by Jay’s Sweet N Sour Life

This easy-to-make copycat Starbucks Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is super moist and goes perfectly with your morning cup of coffee. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and chocolate chips. This super easy to breakfast recipe that offers mini Banana Chocolate Chip Bread bundts that are perfect for on-the-go families.

Banana Coconut Bread with Orange Glaze by Beautiful Life and Home

The Best Banana Bread with a Secret Ingredient by Fantabulosity

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Nut Bread by Cheerful Cook

Grab a slice from this plate of fresh, moist banana nut bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Big Bear’s Wife

Love Banana Bread? This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delicious homemade banana bread recipe that is packed with 2 cups of chocolate chips! Amazing for breakfast, dessert or a snack! 

Salted Caramel Banana Bread by Cutco

Pumpkin Banana Bread by The Typical Mom

easy pumpkin apple bread

Toasted Coconut Banana Bread by The Big Man’s World

 

coconut flour banana bread

Blueberry Banana Bread by Pizzazzerie

Blueberry Banana Bread

Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread by Delightful Plate

This Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread is very quick and easy to make. It is full of banana and chocolatey flavors, crunchy nuts and smells amazing. Great as breakfast, dessert or snack!

Reeses Peanut Butter Banana Bread by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Cream Cheese Banana Bread by Yummiest Food

Cream Cheese Banana Bread - at the table

Healthy Honey and Oat Banana Bread by From My Little Kitchen

Healthy honey and oat banana bread

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread by Savory Nothings

slices of banana bread on a light surface

Carrot Cake Banana Bread by Running With Spoons

Sliced carrot cake banana bread with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts on top.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Together as Family

Banana Bread Recipe | Peanut Butter and Banana Recipes | Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with creamy peanut butter, mashed bananas, chocolate chips, and applesauce to make it really moist and soft. Two bowls and no mixer needed for this quick bread recipe.

Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread by The Bakermama

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Pineapple Banana Bread by Chenee Today

Pineapple Banana Bread

Banana Cake Recipes

Banana Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting by Beautiful Life and Home

Hummingbird Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Classic Hummingbird Cake with Coconut on a white serving plate

Old Fashioned Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by All Things Mamma

Homemade Old Fashioned Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

One-Minute Banana Mug Cake by Curry Trail

1 minute microwave banana mug cake in white ceramic mug served with banana slices

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake by Homemade in the Kitchen

Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake that is vegan, dairy free, and egg free

Banana Pudding Cake by Spend With Pennies

a serving of Banana Pudding Cake with ice cream on a white plate with bananas and a casserole dish in the background

Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake by Creations by Kara

Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake title photo

Vegan Banana Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting by Domestic Gothess

Vegan banana cake with chocolate peanut butter frosting - easy to make, fluffy, moist banana cake filled with smooth, creamy peanut butter and chocolate buttercream. The perfect cake for all occasions! #vegan #bananacake #vegancake #bananabread #baking

Banana Bundt Cake by Just So Tasty

A slice of banana bundt cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.

Upside Down Banana Cake by Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts

Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe by Real Life Dinner

Best-Ever-Banana-Bundt-Cake-Recipe

Banana Cream Cupcakes by Beautiful Life and Home

Banana Roll with Cheesecake Filling by Eat Cake for Dinner

Banana Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze by Celebrating Sweets

Banana Cake on a white platter,

Banana Crumb Cake by Practically Homemade

Banana Crumb Cake Recipe featured by top US food blog, Practically Homemade

Banana Pancake, Waffle, and French Toast Recipes

Chunky Monkey Pancakes by Beautiful Life and Home

Blender Banana Oatmeal Pancakes by Curry Trail

easy banana oatmeal pancake served with banana slices and maple syrup on ceramic plate

Banana Bread Waffles by One Sweet Appetite

banana bread waffles recipe

Cinnamon Banana Batter French Toast by A Little Bit Crunchy

Gluten-free Banana Oatmeal Pancakes by Fit Foodie Finds

banana oatmeal pancakes with maple syrup

Bananas Foster Baked French Toast by Dinner Then Dessert

Bananas Foster French Toast Bake on plate with baking dish in the background

Banana Greek Yogurt Waffles by Flavor the Moments

banana greek yogurt waffles stacked on a plate with sliced bananas

Instant Pot Banana French Toast by Living Locurto

One Pan Instant Pot Banana French Toast Recipe! How to make french toast in an Instant Pot! This easy Cream Cheese Banana French Toast Recipe is a fast way to make breakfast in a pressure cooker. LivingLocurto.com

Coconut Banana Pancakes by Spoon Fork Bacon

A close up of coconut banana pancakes topped with fresh bananas and shredded coconut.

 

Banana Ice Cream Recipes

Jungle Nut Ice Cream by Beautiful Life and Home

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Nice Cream by Marathons & Motivation

Close up of scoop of Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Nice Cream

Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Pops by Feed Your Beauty

Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Pops - Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free

Oatmeal Cookie Banana Ice Cream by The Nutritionist Reviews

Oatmeal Cookie Banana Ice Cream is ready in just 5 minutes and tastes like dessert but has no-added sugar and is rich in fiber and protein. www.nutritionistreviews.com

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream by Don’t Waste the Crumbs

what is banana ice cream

Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream by Eating Bird Food

Two bowls with scoops of chocolate banana ice cream.

Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream by Elephantastic Vegan

Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream in a cone

Banana Pineapple Ice Cream by Nourished Simply

Do want a healthier alternative to ice cream? Try 100% whole fruit

Banana Ice Cream Four Ways by Simply Quinoa

How to Make Banana Ice Cream: 4 Ways

Banana Bars and Cookies Recipes

Banana Nut Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting by Beautiful Life and Home

Banana Bread Cookies by Marathons & Motivation

 

Banana Bread Cookies on a wire cooling rack.

Soft Banana Snickerdoodles by The Comfort of Cooking

Banana Snickerdoodles – Leftover bananas? Bake these super soft, chewy cinnamon spiced snickerdoodles with sweet banana flavor! thecomfortofcooking.com

Soft Banana Cookies by Savory Experiments

These Soft Banana Cookies will become your favorite thing to make with overripe bananas! They're soft, chewy and delicious - great with a glass of milk! #bananacookierecipe #bananacookies www.savoryexperiments.com

Healthy Soft Banana Bread Cookies by Ambitious Kitchen

healthy banana cookies with cream cheese frosting and walnuts

Banana Bread Blondies by Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts

Easy Banana Oat Bars by The Lean Green Bean

These Easy Banana Oat Bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, kid-friendly and make the perfect snack. Grab the kids and try this recipe today!

Peanut Butter Banana Bars by Bake or Break

Peanut Butter Banana Bars are soft, chewy, moist bars packed with big flavor. Love this flavor combination! - Bake or Break

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Brownies by Baking You Happier

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies by I Heart Naptime

banana oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips

Super Fudgy Banana Brownies by Just So Tasty

 

A plate of chewy banana brownies with chocolate chips

Fat Chewy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies by Yammie’s Noshery

Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies by Mom on Timeout

Throwing out ripe bananas is a serious no-no in my book. Don't do it! Make cookies instead! These Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies are sure to become a new favorite - so soft and delicious, they're impossible to resist!

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars by Chelsweets

image of pile of banana chocolate chip bars stacked on a plate

 

 

Banana Dessert Recipes

Banana Bread Crisp by Nutmeg Nanny

This banana bread crisp is the perfect balance of moist banana bread and crunchy oatmeal topping crisp. It's 100% comfort food taken to a whole new level. Trust me, even banana bread purists will love this twist!

Baked Banana Pudding by Organized Island

Baked Banana Bread Pudding Recipe

Banana Doughnut Holes by Cook with Kushi

Banana Doughnut Holes / Banana Donut Holes

Banana Fritters from Small Town Woman

Dusted with powdered sugar, these crispy fried banana fritters are best served with some warm maple syrup

Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls by Ambitious Kitchen

vegan cinnamon rolls in a square baking pan

Banana Bread Cobbler by Bake or Break

Banana Bread Cobbler served in a white bowl

Bananas Foster Cheesecake by Life Love and Sugar

Bananas Foster Cheesecake side view of slice

Healthier Banana Doughnuts by 2 Cookin Mamas

Banana Doughnuts 9 | 2 Cookin Mamas

Extra Banana Recipes

Banana Pineapple Punch by Beautiful Life and Home

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie by Pink When

Peanut Butter Smoothie with red and white straw.

Funky Monkey Energy Balls by Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Small stack of Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Banana Fudge by The Big Man’s World

banana fudge

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal by Erin Lives Whole

cutting banana bread baked oatmeal

Chia Banana Energy Bites by Ambitious Kitchen

chia banana bread energy bites drizzled in chocolate

Banana Nut Scones with Maple Glaze by Sally’s Baking Addiction

banana scone with maple icing

Single Serve Banana Protein Baked Oatmeal by Calla’s Clean Eats

Which of these ripe banana recipes are you dying to try? Leave a comment and tell me!

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Here are 99 delicious recipes to help you use up all your brown bananas! From banana muffins, to banana "nice" cream, to pancakes, cookies, cakes, shakes, and more, there is a neverending supply of recipes that use brown, spotty, or frozen bananas!

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