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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure packed with the vibrant flavors of one versatile fruit? Look no further than the humble banana, a nutritional powerhouse that serves as the foundation for a multitude of healthy and delicious dishes.

Whether you’re seeking a quick breakfast option, a satisfying snack, or a mouthwatering dessert, we’ve got you covered with a collection of 85 delicious banana recipes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Banana Popsicles

Why Should You Make Vegan Recipes With Bananas?

Bananas, with their distinctive sweet taste and creamy texture, have long been a staple in kitchens worldwide.

These yellow wonders are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients and health benefits.

Rich in potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and B6, bananas offer a natural energy boost, aid digestion, and contribute to heart health. Here’s their full nutrition (one medium banana):

  • Calories: 105 kcal
  • Fat: 0.4 grams
  • Carbs: 27 grams (including 3.1 grams of fiber)
  • Protein: 1.3 grams
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Vitamin C: 17% of Daily Value
  • Vitamin B6: 20% of DV
  • Magnesium: 8% of DV

Moreover, their versatility makes them a perfect ingredient for a wide range of culinary creations.

Vegan Banana Smoothies

Bananas are the best ingredient for smoothies as they bring sweetness and texture as well as their delicious taste.

You can often use both frozen or fresh bananas to make the best smoothies.

This Banana Almond Butter Smoothie is a thick, creamy banana smoothie with a delicious nutty flavor from almond butter.
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Banana Almond Butter Smoothie

5 from 1 vote
This Banana Almond Butter Smoothie is a thick, creamy banana smoothie with a delicious nutty flavor from almond butter.
Vegan Strawberry Smoothie
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Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie

4.94 from 15 votes
An easy 4-ingredient Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie with banana and peanut butter for a protein breakfast smoothie 100% vegan.
Banana Pineapple Smoothie
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Pineapple Banana Smoothie

5 from 2 votes
This Pineapple Banana Smoothie is the most refreshing smoothie this summer with delicious tropical flavors.

Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan banana bread is one of the most classic ways of using bananas. It’s delicious and simple and the venerable banana bread recipe is easy to make vegan and to transform into many different flavors and variations.

Vegan Banana Bread sugar free low sugar ultra moist plant based banana bread
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Vegan Banana Bread

4.75 from 4 votes
This Vegan Banana Bread is an easy 1-bowl banana bread recipe with an ultra-moist texture, delicious cinnamon flavor, and crunchy walnuts. Bonus, it's also a healthy, low-sugar banana bread, made with only a small amount of unrefined sugar!
This Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an easy, soft and moist banana bread filled with crunchy chocolate chips.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

4.88 from 8 votes
This Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a loaf of delicious vegan banana bread with a moist banana crumb and crunchy chocolate chips.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

4.80 from 74 votes
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a super moist chocolate banana bread with a lovely peanut butter flavor. It's also an egg-free chocolate banana bread, 100% vegan-friendly.

Vegan Banana Pancakes

While pancakes are all awesome, they are even better with bananas. Bananas bring to pancakes a delicate texture while adding natural sweetness.

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Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes

4.85 from 60 votes
An easy healthy vegan pancake recipe for breakfast, made with oats, bananas, and plant-based milk.
a stack of green spinach banana pancakes with banana slices on top and a drizzle of maple syrup
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Spinach Banana Pancakes

4.91 from 11 votes
This healthy spinach banana pancake recipe with fresh spinach is easy to make in a blender using rolled oats or simply in a bowl using all-purpose flour.
baby led weaning banana pancakes
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Baby Banana Pancakes

4.84 from 81 votes
This easy 3-ingredient baby-led weaning pancake recipe with banana is a fantastic way to get your little one to enjoy a banana pancake without eggs.

Vegan Banana Brownies

Who would have thought that bananas could turn the classic brownies into a delicious and gooey recipe? These few vegan brownies with bananas are amazing!

Vegan banana peanut butter brownies
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Peanut Butter Banana Brownies (Vegan)

4.73 from 43 votes
These healthy, gluten-free vegan banana brownies with peanut butter are a delicious sweet dessert with a strong chocolate taste and a moist texture.
Quinoa Brownies
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Quinoa Brownies

4.89 from 27 votes
These gluten-free quinoa brownies are delicious healthy flourless brownies made in one bowl using high plant-based protein quinoa. Plus, these are vegan brownies made with no eggs or dairy.

Vegan Banana Cookies

Banana cookies are a classic recipe, but you can accommodate the fruit in many ways, from banana oatmeal cookies to chocolate banana cookies.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

4.75 from 68 votes
These peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are easy 3-ingredient breakfast cookies with no eggs or milk.
Six Chocolate Banana Cookies next to each other on a chopping board covered with white parchment paper
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Chocolate Banana Cookies

4.80 from 65 votes
These chocolate banana cookies are the best fudgy, chewy chocolate brownie cookies made with only 3 ingredients! 
Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies
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Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies

4.91 from 10 votes
These Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are an easy, healthy 4-ingredient cookie recipe perfect for breakfast.

Vegan Banana Muffins

Banana muffins are a single-serve alternative to banana bread. You can create an infinite array of tastes and textures by combining bananas with oats, chocolate chips, almond butter, peanut butter, or fruits.

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins Oatmeal Muffins
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

4.80 from 5 votes
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are the most delicious banana breakfast muffins made without eggs or dairy.
These Eggless Banana Muffins are the most fluffy, soft banana muffins made with no eggs and refined sugar free. It's a great banana muffin recipe for anyone allergic to eggs, or on a vegan diet.
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Eggless Banana Muffins

5 from 20 votes
These Eggless Banana Muffins are the most fluffy, soft banana muffins made with no eggs and refined sugar-free. It's a great banana muffin recipe for anyone allergic to eggs or on a vegan diet.
These banana almond butter muffins are simply the best banana muffins packed with healthy fats and natural proteins.
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Banana Almond Butter Muffins

4.50 from 2 votes
These banana almond butter muffins are simply the best banana muffins packed with healthy fats and natural proteins.

Vegan Banana Pudding And Overnight Oats

Bananas are delicious in overnight oats and chia puddings. They add to the creamy texture and boost the sweetness naturally.

a glass jar filled with layers of banana slices, banana chia seed pudding, coconut yogurt and crumbled peanut butter cookie
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Banana Chia Seed Pudding

4.86 from 34 votes
An easy, healthy vegan breakfast full of protein and a delicious, creamy texture.
Overnight Oats for Toddler
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Overnights Oats For Baby

4.77 from 17 votes
An easy nourishing baby-led weaning breakfast recipe to introduce oats and chia seeds.
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
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Banana Bread Overnight Oats

4.85 from 13 votes
This easy, healthy Banana Bread Overnight oats recipe has delicious banana flavors and is full of crunchy nutrient-loaded nuts.

Frozen Vegan Banana Recipes

Bananas freeze very well, so they can be turned into frozen smoothies, popsicles, or rich chocolate-coated bites.

Strawberry and banana smoothie bowl
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

5 from 5 votes
A high-protein vegan smoothie bowl recipe to start the day with a refreshing strawberry banana smoothie.
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Strawberry Banana Popsicles

4.62 from 13 votes
An easy Strawberry Banana Popsicle recipe made with 6 simple, natural ingredients.
Banana Popsicles
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Banana Popsicles

5 from 1 vote
These Banana Popsicles are easy high-protein frozen treats for banana lovers.

Other Vegan Banana Recipes

Banana Protein Mug Cake
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Banana Protein Mug Cake

5 from 11 votes
This Banana Protein Mug Cake contains protein per serving and it's ready in less than 3 minutes for a quick post-workout snack. Plus, this banana mug cake is also dairy-free and egg-free.
Breakfast Fruit Salad
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Breakfast Fruit Salad

4.80 from 5 votes
This Breakfast Fruit Salad is an easy recipe to start the day with a refreshing, vitamin-loaded rainbow bowl! Bonus, this fruit salad recipe is also easy to adapt based on your fruit season.
Vegan Baked Oats
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Vegan Baked Oatmeal

4.95 from 19 votes
This Vegan Baked Oatmeal is an easy breakfast perfect to feed a crowd on the weekend or to meal prep a week of healthy breakfast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ripe or unripe bananas better for cooking?

Both ripe and unripe bananas have their place in cooking. Ripe bananas are sweeter and perfect for baking, smoothies, and desserts.
Unripe bananas, with their firmer texture, are excellent for savory dishes, such as curries or stir-fries.

Can I freeze bananas for later use?

Absolutely! Freezing bananas is a great way to preserve them for later use in recipes.
Simply peel and slice them before freezing, and they’ll be ready to add a delicious creamy texture to smoothies or act as a base for dairy-free ice creams.

Can I substitute bananas for eggs in recipes?

Yes, bananas can often be used as an egg substitute in baking recipes.
Mash a ripe banana and use it as a replacement for one egg in most recipes, adding moisture and binding properties.

What are some creative ways to use overripe bananas?

Overripe bananas are a treasure trove of possibilities. Use them to make banana bread, pancakes, muffins, or even blend them into a delicious smoothie.

Can I use green bananas in recipes?

Green bananas are less sweet but can still be utilized in certain recipes. They work well in savory dishes like banana chips, plantain-based dishes, or in stews.

Carine Claudepierre & Damien Maurer

About Carine

Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, photographer, and published author of a cookbook and founder of The Conscious Plant Kitchen with my husband Damien. Learn more about us.
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