Got some ripe bananas on hand? This fruit is so versatile! Its sweet flavor and moist texture makes it the ideal addition to baked goods, smoothies, or banana peanut butter sandwiches. Here’s our collection of all of our very best banana recipe ideas for using this popular fruit! Banana bread, muffins, pancakes…even bananas foster, that classic rum and bananas dessert you get to light on fire!
And now…the best ripe banana recipes!
Banana nutrition
These tasty fruits are more than just delicious: they’re packed with nutrients. Here are some of the benefits of bananas (source): Also try: Banana Nut Muffins Also try: Banana Oatmeal Pancakes, Gluten Free Banana Pancakes, or Vegan Banana Pancakes Also try: Easy Banana Nut Bread, Sour Cream Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Bread, Gluten Free Banana Bread or Pumpkin Banana Bread Also try: Banana Oatmeal Muffins Also try: Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Full of fiber, about 10% of your daily value is in 1 banana (3 grams) High in potassium, which is good for heart health A source of prebiotics, which is good for gut health (though may be best experienced in bananas that are not baked!)
More baked recipes
So many of these banana recipes are baked goods: here are some more of our favorite baking recipes! No reviews
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