85 of The Most Delicious Banana Recipes
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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.
Why Should You Make 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.
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 delightful 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.
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.
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Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
This Banana Almond Butter Smoothie is a thick, creamy banana smoothie with a delicious nutty flavor from almond butter.
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Avocado Matcha Smoothie
A creamy Matcha smoothie made with avocados and bananas for the creamiest refreshing drink.
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Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
An easy 4-ingredient Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie with banana and peanut butter for a protein breakfast smoothie 100% vegan.
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Green Smoothie for Kids
A healthy green smoothie for kids of any age packed with nutrients and delicious sweet tropical flavors from bananas and mangos.
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Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
This Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is the most delicious breakfast on the go to fix your cinnamon roll craving in less than 2 minutes! Plus, this is also a vegan protein shake, 100% dairy-free and loaded with 22g of plant-based proteins to keep you full for hours!
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Mango Pineapple Smoothie
This refreshing Mango Pineapple Smoothie has delicious tropical flavors to lighten up your summer.
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a healthy Fall smoothie recipe that tastes like pumpkin pie but in a nourishing smoothie.
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Dragon Fruit Smoothie
This Dragon fruit smoothie is a healthy refreshing vibrant pink smoothie loaded with antioxidants, iron, and protein. A delicious plant-based smoothie for hot summer days.
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Zucchini Smoothie
This green zucchini smoothie is a healthy, creamy green smoothie packed with two vegetables for extra vitamins and protein. It's a perfect post-workout drink or refreshing snack, 100% dairy-free and gluten-free.
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Pineapple Banana Smoothie
This Pineapple Banana Smoothie is the most refreshing smoothie this summer with delicious tropical flavors.
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Chocolate Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Vegan strawberry chocolate smoothie a healthy chocolate banana smoothie with a boost of avocado.
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Tropical Smoothie
This refreshing vegan smoothie is the perfect drink to enjoy all the summer fruits.
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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
A dairy-free healthy chocolate smoothie made of avocado and wholesome plant-based ingredients.
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Vegan Mango Smoothie
A fruity, creamy mango smoothie with almond milk and coconut yogurt.
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Protein Shake Recipes
These Protein Shake Recipes are the best high-protein post-workout drink to build body muscles, refresh, and feel full for hours. Plus, all these shake recipes are also dairy-free, and vegan-friendly with low-carb options.
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Mango Protein Smoothie
This creamy, refreshing Mango Protein Smoothie recipe is a perfect post-workout high-protein smoothie packed with 25 grams of protein and the most delicious tropical flavors.
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Banana Bread
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.
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Vegan Banana Bread
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!
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No Sugar Added Banana Bread
This No Sugar Added Banana Bread is simply the most simple, healthy banana bread recipe ever! If you have ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, this is the banana bread recipe you need.
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Chocolate Avocado Bread
This chocolate avocado bread is a healthy chocolate bread packed with healthy fats with omega-3 naturally present in avocados. Plus, it's egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan too. This chocolate avocado bread is a healthy chocolate bread packed with healthy fats from omega-3 naturally present in avocados. Plus, it's egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
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Chickpea Flour Banana Bread
A moist banana bread made with chickpea flour, no eggs, no dairy, no butter, and 100% vegan friendly.
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Healthy Banana Zucchini Bread
A healthy Zucchini Banana Bread recipe made without eggs, dairy, nor refined sugar and vegan-approved.
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Almond Butter Banana Bread
This Almond Butter Banana Bread is a healthy, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free banana bread made with almond butter. It has a delicious, soft, and fluffy crumb with a perfect banana almond flavor.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a loaf of delicious vegan banana bread with a moist banana crumb and crunchy chocolate chips.
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4-Ingredient Banana Bread
This easy 4-Ingredient Banana Bread with self-raising flour and made without eggs or dairy is also suitable for a vegan diet.
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Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread
A healthy Vegan Pumpkin Banana Muffin recipe with the most delicious moist bread crumb full of fall flavors.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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.
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Protein Powder Banana Bread
A high-protein Banana Bread recipe as a healthy post-workout protein breakfast, 100% vegan and gluten-free.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread is an easy recipe ready in 15 minutes and made with only a few wholesome ingredients. Plus, it is a refined sugar-free and very healthy recipe.
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Vegan Banana Bread
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!
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Carrot Cake Banana Bread
An easy, vegan, healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread perfect to celebrate Easter or anytime of the year.
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Eggless Banana Bread
This Eggless Banana Bread is a delicious, moist, and sweet banana bread made without eggs or dairy.
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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
An easy healthy vegan pancake recipe for breakfast, made with oats, bananas, and plant-based milk.
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Spinach Banana Pancakes
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.
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Baby Banana Pancakes
An easy 3-ingredient baby-led weaning pancake recipe with banana
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Vegan Banana Pancakes
These easy, fluffy vegan banana pancakes are the most delicious egg-free banana pancakes for breakfast and perfect to use all your ripe bananas sitting on the kitchen counter.
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Banana Pancake Bites
These Banana Pancake Bites are the most delicious, fun, and easy banana pancakes for a weekend breakfast. Plus, they are vegan, with no eggs, no dairy, and super fluffy!
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Banana Protein Pancakes
These easy 4-Ingredient Banana Protein Pancakes are the most delicious high-protein pancakes to start the day. Bonus, they are egg-free, dairy-free and vegan approved.
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Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
These easy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are the most healthy banana pancakes to start the day, packed with proteins, fiber and no eggs needed.
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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!
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Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
These healthy, gluten-free vegan banana brownies with peanut butter are a delicious sweet dessert with a strong chocolate taste and a moist texture.
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Quinoa Brownies
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.
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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.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are easy 3-ingredient breakfast cookies with no eggs or milk.
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Chocolate Banana Cookies
These healthy banana chocolate chip cookies are egg-free, flourless, and sugar-free!
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Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies
These Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are an easy, healthy 4-ingredient cookie recipe perfect for breakfast.
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3-Ingredient Banana Cookies
These easy, soft, chewy banana cookies are 100% egg-free, oil-free, and dairy-free and are made with few ingredients.
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4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are delicious, easy oatmeal cookies with a vegan, egg-free, and refined sugar-free recipe.
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Baby Cookies
Easy baby cookies to offer as a baby-led weaning food for kids from 6 months of age. No eggs, no dairy, and allergy-friendly.
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Pumpkin Banana Cookies
A healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookie recipe with only 5 ingredients, refined sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan.
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Almond Flour Banana Cookies with Cashew Caramel Frosting
Soft healthy banana bread cookies with only 4 ingredients!
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Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
A soft, healthy banana chocolate chip cookie recipe with no eggs, no butter, or dairy made with coconut oil.
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Spinach Cookies
These Spinach Cookies are healthy banana oatmeal cookies with an extra boost of green from fresh spinach!
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Single-Serve Oatmeal Cookie
This 4-ingredient Single-Serve Oatmeal Cookie is perfect as a 15-minute breakfast cookie in the morning. Plus, this healthy breakfast cookie is also vegan, dairy-free, and full of proteins to keep you full for hours.
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Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
These Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies are simple, healthy vegan cookies for a delicious quick on-the-go breakfast.
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Protein Oatmeal Cookies
These Protein Oatmeal Cookies are easy oatmeal cookies packed with 14 grams of protein and a delicious banana, peanut butter, and chocolate flavor.
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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.
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are the most delicious banana breakfast muffins made without eggs or dairy.
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Eggless Banana Muffins
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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Banana Almond Butter Muffins
These banana almond butter muffins are simply the best banana muffins packed with healthy fats and natural proteins.
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Vegan Strawberry Muffins
An easy vegan strawberry muffin recipe with fresh strawberry, refined-sugar-free, and gluten-free options! These are simply the best healthy strawberry muffins, 100% homemade that taste like bakery-style strawberry muffins without dairy or eggs!
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Spinach Blender Muffins
An easy, healthy spinach banana muffin recipe for kids, egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan approved.
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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with no eggs, no dairy, and only wholesome ingredients for a healthy breakfast.
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Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins
A moist vegan chocolate banana muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Banana Quinoa Muffins
These fluffy banana Quinoa Muffins are made in one bowl in a blender for a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These easy blender banana oatmeal muffins with no sugar added are perfect as a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or morning snack.
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Banana Carrot Muffins
These Banana Carrot Muffins are healthy low-sugar muffins naturally sweetened with banana, maple syrup and loaded with shredded carrots. Bonus, these healthy muffins are also egg-free, dairy-free, vegan approved, and suitable for kids' lunchboxes.
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Vegan Banana Muffins
An easy healthy vegan banana muffin recipe with a moist, light, and fluffy banana crumb similar to banana bread.
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Spinach Chocolate Muffins
An easy, healthy spinach chocolate muffin recipe for kids, egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan-approved.
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Pumpkin Banana Muffins
An easy Pumpkin Banana Muffin recipe with an ultra-moist crumb and full of pumpkin spice flavors to celebrate the Fall season.
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Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins to start the day with nourishing breakfast muffins.
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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.
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Banana Chia Seed Pudding
An easy, healthy vegan breakfast full of protein and a delicious, creamy texture.
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Overnights Oats For Baby
An easy nourishing baby-led weaning breakfast recipe to introduce oats and chia seeds.
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Banana Bread Overnight Oats
This easy, healthy Banana Bread Overnight oats recipe has delicious banana flavors and is full of crunchy nutrient-loaded nuts.
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Frozen Banana Recipes
Bananas freeze very well, so they can be turned into frozen smoothies, popsicles, or rich chocolate-coated bites.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
A high-protein vegan smoothie bowl recipe to start the day with a refreshing strawberry banana smoothie.
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