Yahoo Lifestyle 75 Delicious Ways To Use Overripe Bananas
This collection goes way beyond banana bread.
Overripe bananas are a pretty common thing in most households. I am not a huge fan of ripe, yellow bananas, but I love overripe bananas because of what I can do with them. While this list includes plenty of banana bread recipes, there are so many more options like cakes, fruit and nut loafs, muffins, waffles, and more.
Banana Sour Cream Bread
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"This banana bread recipe with sour cream is just wonderful! I know, you're probably thinking, "Oh no! Another banana bread recipe!" But this one is a little different: the sour cream makes this one so moist it melts in your mouth. This one is great for gift giving and holidays. Loaves freeze well." -Esther Nelson
Banana-Pumpkin Bundt Cake
"I came up with this cake as a way to use up some extra pumpkin puree and a few really ripe bananas. It's a better-for-you cake that isn't overly sweet, but still chock-full of flavor. Make sure to use really, really overripe bananas for the best results. If you're looking for additional sweetness, feel free to add some kind of glaze to the top of the cake as well. Adjust the add-ins (i.e. the nuts and chocolate) and spices to suit your tastes." -Kim
Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
"I created this recipe using my favorite parts of many different recipes. This bread isn't very sweet, so it's not for those who enjoy a sweeter bread. The chocolate throughout makes this a beautiful bread to entertain with." -Chef V
Banana Bread Mug Cake in a Minute
"If you like banana bread, cakes that take only about a minute to cook, and things that sound too good to be true, you're really going to enjoy this! Garnish with sliced banana, a dusting of cocoa, or shaved chocolate if you prefer." -Chef John
Banana Bundt Cake
"This easy banana Bundt cake delivers big banana flavor without a lot of time or effort! This recipe simply repeats a mistake I made trying to follow the Banana Banana Bread recipe with a deliciously moist result, turning a banana bread into a banana cake." -carola
Banana Milk Coffee
"Adding creamy smooth banana milk to your morning cold brew makes it taste rich and delicious. Talk about an eye-opening good-for-you breakfast in a cup!" -foodelicious
Whole Wheat Banana Waffles
"This is a great way to use bananas that are too ripe to eat on their own. Serve with candied pecans or walnuts and real maple syrup." -Melanie Pino
Hawaiian Coconut-Banana Bread
"I am a connoisseur of banana bread. I grew up on my grandmother's which I am pretty sure came out of the classic Better Homes and Gardens® cookbook. I met a wonderful Hawaiian lady named Nalani at an event here in Maui. She was selling her banana bread. After taking the first bite I knew this was something special. She was so happy with how much I loved her banana bread she happily shared the recipe. Best served warm and fresh from the oven. Aloha!" -ShakaShawn
Homemade Banana Upside-Down Cake
"This upside-down banana cake is an incredibly moist dessert or breakfast." -Orsi
Caramel Banana Poke Muffins
"Caramel banana poke muffins are ridiculously moist, delicious, and loaded with pockets of sweet gooey caramel and fluffy banana." -Culinary Envy
Gluten-Free Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins
"Chocolate chip and banana muffins made with almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, making them gluten-free." -fabeveryday
Ginger Banana Bread
"This is a very moist banana bread with lots of banana flavor. There is a bit of spice for those who like a bit of "extra" in their banana bread. This recipe still has a big banana flavor with a scrumptious note of spice to make it really special." -David in Chicago
Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins
"Perfect! The recipe worked really well without changes (although I substituted the flour for all-purpose gluten free). If you want to add a gluten free oat substitute for the crumble, you can use quinoa flakes for an almost identical texture." -Tasha
High-Protein Banana Bread
"This high-protein banana bread made with chocolate protein powder and oat flour is perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack." -Lynn
Banana Almond Chocolate Chip Muffins
"A great use for overripe bananas! These muffins take only minutes to put together but come out light and savory. If you're a fan of doing a little extra for your weekend breakfasts, this recipe will fill that need and satisfy some bellies." -SherriM
Chocolate Fudge Banana Bread
"Ooey, gooey, fudgy banana bread. Moist and dense...oh so delish." -Nicole Cramblit
Banana and Peanut Butter 4-Ingredient 'Ice Cream'
"I make this for my family all the time! This is a great recipe for vegan/vegetarian diets, just replace the peanut butter with organic peanut butter or another nut butter. Substitute water for milk, if desired. The more milk you add, the thinner and soupier your ice cream will be. Serve with sliced fresh fruit or handmade whipped cream." -roxyanndra
Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
"It may seem like these cookies have too much going on, but they don't! They're really rich and chewy and delicious vegan cookies!" -Karlaaaaa
Easy Banana Nut Pancakes
"These banana walnut pancakes are some of the best I've ever had. They smell wonderful and taste like banana nut bread. When you make these on Sunday mornings, they disappear before you know it." -CoOkInGnUt
Banana Bread Brownies
John Mitzewich
"These banana bread brownies are chocolate brownies that taste like banana bread, and have the chewy, fudgy texture of a brownie. As an added bonus, you'll learn how to brûlée a banana for an extra-special finishing touch." -Chef John
Extreme Banana Nut Bread
"This banana nut bread is my mom's recipe: dense, excellent, and definitely indulgent. It's always completely gone in minutes. This is great at parties, but never lasts long at home. Warning: EBNB may be impossible to resist!" -
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Vegan Banana Cake
"Our whole family loves banana cake and this is a vegan version without eggs or dairy. If you like, you can add raisins and nuts. If using raisins, reduce the amount of sugar."
Banana Banana Bread
"This banana bread recipe creates the most delicious, moist loaf with loads of banana flavor. Why compromise the banana flavor? Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It tastes wonderful toasted. Enjoy!" -Shelley Albeluhn
Easy Banana Loaf Cake
"This banana bread cake recipe is a family favorite. It is great for using overripe bananas. I usually double the recipe and make 2 loaves. You can also add walnuts if you wish." -Sandi
Grandma's Banana Bread
"This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever had. Since it makes two loaves and two small mini ones I separated the batter and added walnuts to one and chocolate chips to the other. Can’t get enough." -Debi
Healthier Banana Banana Bread
"This recipe was really yummy to start with but I was looking for something a little healthier so I replaced some butter with nonfat yogurt and I eliminated the salt. This healthier banana banana bread is super moist and tastes great." -MakeItHealthy
Tropical Banana Bread
"Moist, tropical banana bread with the addition of pineapple and coconut! So yummy! I adapted several recipes to come up with this one. And you don't need to use a mixer!" -Frannie
Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
"A delicious blend of all your favorite flavors, these sturdy little cookies vanish almost instantly!" -Emily Vega
Banana Bran Zucchini Bread
Brian N. Ramm
"This is extremely moist and gets you fiber from not only fruits AND veggies, but bran AND whole wheat too! It is truly a guilt free comfort food, and because it is low fat, it is even yummier the day after. Feel free to cut down on the sugar or maple syrup by personal preference." -smiithh
Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding
"You'll love this baked banana pudding, especially if you like banana cream pie. Not only is there no pie crust to mess with, but I think the vanilla wafer cookies pair even more perfectly with the fruit and custardy pudding. We want the bananas to match the texture of the custard-soaked cookies, so make sure you buy them a week beforehand. Other than that, not much can go wrong with this simple Southern classic." -Chef John
Banana-Cinnamon Chocolate Sorbet
"Easy, flavorful, and delicious sorbet! Make sure to use very ripe bananas for the best results!" -Kim
Cinnamon Banana Cream Cake
"This is a very moist banana cake with a hint of cinnamon. You family and guests will love this simple and sophisticated dessert! Dust the cake with cinnamon for decoration." -librachic17
Banana Breakfast Cookies
"This is a variation of the Healthy Banana Cookies recipe from this site. They are a great alternative to store-bought granola bars!" -Anne
Vegan Banana Bread with Coconut Oil
"This banana bread is vegan and delicious. Best enjoyed with a drizzle of icing on top and a cup of tea." -melissazia
Pumpkin Banana Bread
"I've had this identical recipe for years, making it as just pumpkin bread. Adding the bananas makes it even better!! Make two loaves, the first will disappear quickly!" -Judy
Banana Bars
vertigies
"What a wonderful recipe. I was looking for an alternative to banana bread. This was delicious. My husband absolutely loved it. The only thing I did different was I used a glaze rather than frosting, but I am sure the frosting would have been just as good." -Kendall
Sugar-Free Date Cookies
"Enjoy the natural sweetness from the dates, the crunch from the pecans, the moisture from the banana, and the satisfaction that you're serving your family a healthier cookie." -lutzflcat
Vegan Date Sweet Potato Muffins
"This is my recreation of the delicious muffins, voted best in Toronto, from a bakery in Kensington Market in Toronto. They're vegan, made with spelt, and absolutely delicious!" -Mandi_in_Toronto
Simple Peanut Butter Banana Bread
"Classic banana bread with a generous helping of peanut butter makes this easy loaf a delicious breakfast treat or snack." -LaurasFaves
Napoleon's Banana Muffin
Lorraine
"Transforms a banana muffin into a richer, sweeter, more scrumptious morsel of heaven." -Jay Taylor
Lighter Banana Muffins
Tammy Lynn
"This banana bread has no oil, or butter of any sort. It doesn't need it! Because this bread isn't greasy it makes great muffins without the greasy bottoms I have experienced through other recipes. The walnuts are optional." -Shelby Mendiguren
Healthier Banana Sour Cream Bread
"The sour cream makes this one so moist it melts in your mouth. I make it healthier by using light sour cream, whole wheat flour and less sugar and butter—and you know what? No one can tell the difference!" -MakeItHealthy
Banana Split Cake Bars
"I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. Bananas, crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries are all baked into a cake. A light, buttery frosting is applied, and the cake is cut into bars for snacking." -Allrecipes home cook
Spiced Banana Bread
"This banana bread with spices is very moist and has a little kick. This recipe is loved by my family and all who have tried it." -Jennifer Walsh
Fluffy Glazed Banana Muffins
"Golden brown tops with a lovely crunch and soft fluffy center." -SoulandStreusel
Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread
"Superb. Like others, I always sprinkle brown sugar on top. One thing I'd note to anyone making a banana bread for the first time: Trust your instincts! Bananas vary, so if yours aren't very sweet, add more sugar. If yours are especially moist, add a bit of extra flour (the finished dough should be like a thick muffin batter). This recipe is forgiving enough to work even without these alterations, but a sense of adventure really helps take it up a notch." -EVERYWHERE
Delicious Vegan Spelt Muffins
"A delicious vegan muffin that is crisp and golden on top, dense and hearty inside, and totally addictive. This recipe is a recreation of my favorite muffins from a terrific vegan cafe in Toronto. Tasty flavor additions to this basic muffin batter include: chopped sweet potato and dates, pear and walnuts, apple and cranberries, or whatever else may tickle your fancy." -Mandi_in_Toronto
Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Whole Wheat Bread
"Toddler-friendly bread—I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week." -Kriti Puniyani
Samoan Panikeke
"My brothers and I used to eat Samoan pancakes when we were younger. I recently started making them for my family, and I enjoy them as much today as I did back then! They're a lot like doughnuts, but you can top them with butter, jam, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, and even ice cream." -Koki
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blender Muffins
"A flourless muffin made with 8 everyday ingredients. This soon-to-be favorite recipe's just needs a quick mix in the blender for the easiest baking of your life." -
Banana Apple Bread
Whoa! This is delicious. I baked one large loaf pan and 6 small loaf pans. I made a little more topping to cover all. I had no trouble with mine getting baked...A delightful, and tasty banana/apple bread." -Betsy
Kid-Approved Banana Bread
"This bread is moist and delicious, relatively low in fat, and constantly requested by my four kids for snacks or their school lunches. They even avoid eating all the bananas so there are enough left to ripen to black for banana bread! Freezes well too. Just cool fully and place in an airtight bag or container." -Teresa Ejinaka
Fried Banana Balls
"An easy, delicious deep-fried banana fritter recipe. Drop the batter by the tablespoon to form the balls." -El's Girl
Boozy Banana Bread
"Banana bread at its best. Lots of bananas and a hint of almond and almond liqueur make a delicious banana bread—I love it served with butter." -Big Perm
Easy Banana Bread
"This is one of the best banana bread recipes I've tried. I did go half white / half brown sugar like many suggested. I made one with nuts and one without and they were both delicious. Within a few minutes of them coming out of the oven 1 1/2 loaves were gone. This is definitely a keeper!" -Tbkeith
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
"This chocolate chip banana bread recipe makes two really moist, rich loaves. Great for breakfast or warm with butter as a dessert. The walnuts may be omitted if desired." -Betty Karda
Wonderful Banana Cake
"Wow! This is outstanding. I almost felt guilty making this cake and passing it off as homemade because of how easy it is. But I used three bananas (small ones) and baked for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F. It came out perfect, moist, and most importantly, lost the 'boxed cake' taste. My kids said, 'Mom, make this for my birthday cake!'" -MIKCOOKS
Emily's Banana-Nut Mini Loaves with Chocolate Chips
"It was moist and dense and fantastic. I love this recipe! Simply awesome banana loaf!" -Jason B
Roasted Pecan Banana Bread Loaves
"I created this recipe for mini banana nut bread loaves with roasted pecans for my father. He loves bananas and pecans, so for his birthday this year, I baked mini banana-pecan loaves so he could enjoy one on his birthday and freeze the rest for later. The coconut extract really brings out the fresh banana flavor, trust me! It even intensifies the next day." -atlantasassybelle
Buttermilk Banana Pancakes
"These delicious banana-buttermilk pancakes use whole wheat flour combined with soy flour to make them light and fluffy. Try adding cocoa powder or cinnamon and nutmeg for more flavor." -TicklingYourTastebuds
Dad's Banana Nut Bread
"My dad made this bread for years to the delight to our family. Pair it with a dish of fruit and a cup of coffee for breakfast. Yum! The flax seed meal gives a great texture without altering the flavor." -tjmallick
Walnut Banana Bread Pudding
"My mom has been making this banana bread pudding recipe since I was little. This dessert is a big hit at every barbecue and potluck I bring this to! Sometimes I use pecans instead of walnuts. This is great with coconut, raisins, and dried cranberries, too." -LoavesofLuv
Banana Pudding Ice Cream
"This creamy banana pudding ice cream is an easy dessert that's perfect for summer." -FLAME673
Nanna's Banana Bread
"My nanna Towgood has been making this blender banana bread for over 40 years, and it's a family favorite—moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. You may substitute chocolate chips for the walnuts if desired." -SHARON PARENTEAU
Whiskey and Bacon Banana Bread
"Just ALL kinds of wrong!" -HappyAZGirl
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"These chocolate banana muffins are so moist and full of flavor! I have looked at dozens of recipes and most had too much sugar for my liking. There is absolutely no need for a lot of sugar to make these muffins delicious. Because they have bananas and chocolate chips, I just added 1/2 cup of sugar, which turned out perfect!" -Allrecipes community member
Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken
ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD
"I'm showing you how I make what is probably the best barbecue chicken you've never had, which I should've already done, but I've hesitated since one of the main ingredients is banana ketchup. But then I remembered that I teach people to cook things, so this includes a recipe for this special ingredient." -Chef John
ABC Pudding - Avocado, Banana, Chocolate Delight
"The avocado is what makes this raw vegan pudding deliciously thick and creamy - It's taste is unnoticeable." -Beyker
Sour Cream Banana Bread
"This bread is a family favorite. It is very moist, freezes well, and makes a great addition to school lunches with peanut butter spread on a slice." -grandma-diane
Banana Golden Milk
"This is a different take on golden milk that ups the 'help-you-sleep factor' by adding in a banana (which naturally contains Tryptophan). You can serve this at room temp, warm it up, refrigerate, or even freeze it for an anytime, any-season drink." -Kim
Ultimate Banana Muffins
"These muffins baked up beautifully, exactly 12. Seriously, I think these may be the best banana muffins I’ve ever had. They are super moist, tender, and just bursting with banana flavor in every bite Followed the recipe to the letter and wouldn’t change a thing." -lutzflcat
Browned Butter Banana Bread
"Browning the butter really adds a depth of flavor to banana bread, not to mention it smells extra amazing when in the oven. This is my go-to recipe when I have ripe bananas, and has taken me a while to get it right. Enjoy it hot, fresh from the oven." -Chef V
Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread
"This caramel macchiato banana bread features a coffee-infused loaf and a rich caramel glaze. Baking banana bread is one of my favorite things to do. I love nothing more than enjoying a slice with a nice cup of coffee—that’s what inspired this recipe!" -Dianne
Coconut Banana Pancakes
"Easy and yummy! Banana pancakes from scratch, with the perfect coconut syrup. My family absolutely loves them! I usually have to triple the recipe! It took me forever to find a good banana pancake recipe I like. It took me even longer to find coconut syrup I liked. This syrup is great because it doesn't have any of the coconut shavings in it. So kids will like it!" -Courtnie Diane Whipple
Bananas Foster Cake
"A dense cake filled with a warm banana-rum filling and a sweet creamy buttercream with banana caramel - a rich and sweet dessert with pops of fruity banana." -Laura Kanya
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