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Banana Recipes That Go Way Beyond Bread

Published: Jun 25, 2025 by Yuan

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Sure, banana bread is great—but these recipes take bananas to the next level. Think creamy, crunchy, sweet, and even savory options. They’re perfect for using up ripe bananas in new and exciting ways. You’ll never look at a bunch of them the same again.

Banana Blondies

Soft, chewy blondies bursting with banana flavor and a rich brown sugar glaze.
Banana Blondies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Soft and chewy banana blondies inside an amazing vanilla wafer crust. These taste like banana pudding in bar form!
Get the Recipe: Banana Blondies

Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe

No-bake layered dessert with bananas, pineapple, whipped cream, and cherries on a graham cracker crust.
Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy layered dessert with all banana split flavors. Graham crust, cream cheese, fresh fruit, and Cool Whip. Perfect summer treat!
Get the Recipe: Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe

Banana Coffee Cake

Moist banana coffee cake with a crumbly brown sugar streusel topping.
Banana Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A delightful fusion of banana bread and coffee cake, this recipe offers a moist and flavorful treat, ideal for breakfast or as a dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Coffee Cake

Brennan’s Bananas Foster

Caramelized bananas flambéed in rum and brown sugar sauce, served over vanilla ice cream.
Brennan’s Bananas Foster. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Brennan’s Bananas Foster is a delicious ice cream dessert.
Get the Recipe: Brennan’s Bananas Foster

Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups

Individual banana pudding cups layered with Nilla wafers, creamy pudding, and sliced bananas.
Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Check out this recipe for Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups, made with instant pudding, fresh bananas, whipped cream, and Nilla Wafers, all served in individual cups for a perfect, portable treat!
Get the Recipe: Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups

Banana Nut Streusel Muffins

Fluffy banana muffins topped with crunchy nut streusel and a hint of cinnamon.
Banana Nut Streusel Muffins. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A comforting and tasty muffin recipe that combines banana and nuts with a streusel topping. They're great for a breakfast treat or a snack.
Get the Recipe: Banana Nut Streusel Muffins

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls

Crispy air-fried egg rolls stuffed with peanut butter and sweet banana slices.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A unique dessert or snack that combines the flavors of peanut butter and banana in a crispy egg roll wrapper, cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist. They're a fun and tasty treat for those who love sweet and savory combinations.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls

Banana Nutmeg Pancakes

Fluffy banana pancakes spiced with warm nutmeg, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Banana Nutmeg Pancakes. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These banana nutmeg pancakes are made from scratch with yeast. Just 10 minutes of rising time makes these the fluffiest pancakes you’ll ever eat.
Get the Recipe: Banana Nutmeg Pancakes

Stuffed Banana Peppers

Mild banana peppers stuffed with a savory meat and cheese filling, baked until golden.
Stuffed Banana Peppers. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Use up the fresh banana peppers from the garden with this Stuffed Banana Peppers recipe! Stuffed with sausage, rice and a seasoned tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Banana Peppers

Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Smoothie

Thick, creamy smoothie blending peanut butter, banana, and crispy bacon for an indulgent treat.
Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Smoothie. Photo credit: Feast and West.

Breakfast is a protein-rich Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Elvis Smoothie, based on The King’s favorite sandwich with peanut butter, banana, honey and bacon.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Smoothie

Healthy Breakfast Banana Split with Berries

A healthy breakfast take on a banana split with yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit toppings.
Healthy Breakfast Banana Split with Berries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A breakfast banana split with berries is a great breakfast. It's one of the best healthy breakfast ideas for kids but also for grownups.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Banana Split with Berries

Banana Popsicles with Strawberries and Pineapple

Frozen layered popsicles inspired by a banana split with fruit and dairy-free cream.
Banana Popsicles with Strawberries and Pineapple. Photo credit: Stetted.

These easy banana popsicles are inspired by the classic banana split! Made with coconut milk and lots of fresh fruit for a perfect treat.
Get the Recipe: Banana Popsicles with Strawberries and Pineapple

Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates

Energizing smoothie blending coffee, banana, and peanut butter for a creamy, caffeinated treat.
Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

A coffee banana peanut butter smoothie with dates is a delicious drink made with coffee, banana, peanut butter, dates, and other ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates

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