288 banana recipes

Put very ripe unpeeled bananas in a plastic bag in the freezer. Remove as needed to make this easy blender drink or dessert.

Baby banana mash thins ripe banana with a splash of breast milk or formula for a smooth, naturally sweet first food. Single-ingredient simplicity that introduces babies to the joys of solid food.

Sheet-pan banana bread baked in a 9x13 pan for a thinner, crustier slice with soft, banana-packed crumb. Uses a sour milk trick for extra tenderness. Serves 6.

These scrumptious snacks made with gingerbread cake mix and almonds will have you going bananas!

Transform overripe bananas into a tangy-sweet condiment with lemon zest and a hint of spice. Spreadable, jammy goodness that keeps for 2 weeks and pairs beautifully with curry.

Ginger-banana chutney simmers bananas, dates, raisins, onion, candied ginger, and cider vinegar into a jammy Indian-style relish. Pairs with curry, cold cuts, or grilled meats straight from the jar.

Pan-fried chicken rubbed with lemon and cinnamon, served with sauteed bananas and a creamy pan gravy. A Southern classic with an unexpected sweet-spiced twist.

This layered banana cake is loaded with fresh banana slices and creamy vanilla pudding between two soft cake rounds, then wrapped in fluffy frosting. A beginner-friendly semi-homemade banana dessert that comes together fast.

Banana French toast: a lighter take on the classic, dipped in egg substitute and topped with vanilla yogurt, caramelized banana slices, and maple syrup. A healthy weekend breakfast.

Old-fashioned cranberry banana pie with a lattice crust. Sliced bananas layered under homemade cranberry sauce, baked until golden. Just three filling ingredients for a stunning vintage dessert.

Caramelized banana tossed with golden raisins, cilantro, lemon zest, and Japanese chili spice for a sweet-heat salsa. Ready in under 15 minutes, it pairs with grilled meats and fish.

Vegan banana bread pudding baked in a water bath with citrus zest, pineapple juice, and soy milk. Egg-free and dairy-free, it chills into a firm, fruity tropical dessert.

A quick low-fat chocolate banana custard made with chocolate milk, custard powder, sliced bananas, and toffee yogurt. No added sugar needed. Light, creamy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Three-ingredient banana condiment with lemon and raisins simmers into a thick, jammy spread for jolof rice. Make it ahead and store for weeks of West African flavor.

An easy way to make a homemade banana frozen yogurt. It's packed with banana flavor, creamy and smooth. You won't go back to store-bought one after you have it.

Broiled bananas au gratin over a smooth vanilla-lemon cottage cheese base, topped with graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. A low-calorie warm dessert ready in 20 minutes.