34 Ripe Banana Recipes to Use Up Your Bunch

Don't toss out your old bananas just yet—make bread, pudding, cake, cookies and bars with these ripe banana recipes.

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Best Ever Banana Bread

Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is that good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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You’ve probably heard of mug cakes, so you get the idea. There’s no need for kneading with this banana bread in a mug recipe, try it out today!

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Banana Bread Snack Cakes

Total Time 40 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 1 ripe banana
This cake doesn’t need any frosting—just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. —Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 259 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Wondering if you have enough bananas to bake with? Read more about how many bananas are in a cup.

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Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

Total Time 55 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2-3 ripe bananas
My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder during a culinary class field trip. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 224 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Also, learn how to store bananas so they last longer for you to make these interesting recipes.

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Banana Oat Muffins

Total Time 30 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
Chopped pecans add pleasant crunch to these hearty banana oatmeal muffins with rich flavor. The muffins are low in cholesterol, but you’d never know it. My husband and I love them. —Marjorie Mott, Galatia, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 180 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Split Brownies

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 1 ripe banana
How’s this for a dish—all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Connee Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 262 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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Banana Pancakes

Total Time 30 min
Servings 7 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love to make pancakes for my family on Saturday mornings. Since we often have ripe bananas, I decided to add them to a batch of pancake batter. The results were delicious!—Lori Stevens, Riverton, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 283 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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Banana Orange Bars

Total Time 40 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3-4 ripe bananas
I have been making these treats for many years. I no longer remember where the recipe came from, but one thing is certain—the bars are always a hit at family get-togethers and parties. The secret to tasty banana desserts is the ripeness of the bananas—the riper, the better. —Mary Sturgis, Hingham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 374 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Bananas ‘n’ Cream Tube Pan Cake

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
This absolutely scrumptious banana Bundt cake needs no icing…just a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Even though the recipe has been a family secret for years, I’m delighted to share it with my fellow home cooks. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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Banana Coffee Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You're sure to go crazy over this yummy banana coffee cake topped with cinnamon, sugar and pecans. This recipe is so delicious that a local pecan grower asked permission to use it in one of his brochures. —Georgia Courtney, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 325 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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Banana Chocolate Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. —Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 169 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Banana Pound Cake

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 600 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
I use to buy name-brand breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe I’ve enjoyed making my cookies more than buying them.—Linda Burciaga
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
Banana and chocolate are such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top them with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 596 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Total Time 50 min
Servings 5 mini loaves (6 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
I came across this recipe in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make the bread on a regular basis. The recipe conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. —Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter-Banana Yogurt Parfaits

Total Time 5 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
For a lightening-fast breakfast, I layer vanilla yogurt with bananas, peanuts and multigrain cereal. It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for kids. —Teresa Miller, Hamilton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait: 457 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Banana-Nut Bundt Cake

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you’d like, sprinkle confectioners’ sugar over the top. —June Yeates, Bradley, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 408 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Banana Squares

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12-16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2-3 ripe bananas
When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing in our yard, so I found ways to use dozens of ripe bananas at a time. I made these banana squares often. They freeze well and make a great snack to have on hand when friends drop in for coffee. —Susan Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 213 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Southern Banana Pudding

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
This old southern banana pudding recipe features a comforting custard layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with meringue. I serve it year-round. —Jan Campbell, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 293 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Egg-Free Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2-3 ripe bananas
I am always looking to use up the brown bananas on my counter. My usual go-to was banana nut bread, but when my youngest developed an egg allergy I had to come up with something different. Since bananas and chocolate are so good together I decided to make these muffins. You would never be able to tell they are egg-free. —Danielle Siero, Farmington, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 246 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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Banana Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 40 min
Servings 14 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I still had some of our bountiful crop left, so I decided to try this recipe. —Sera Smith, West Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 380 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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Brown Sugar & Banana Oatmeal

Total Time 15 min
Servings 3 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 1 ripe banana
Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food, quick, easy and filling. I came up with this version by using some of the same ingredients from my favorite breakfast smoothie. Add bran cereal for a heartier taste and more fiber. A brown sugar substitute and soy milk also blend in well. —Jessi Rizzi, Odenton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without additional milk): 215 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
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Potluck Banana Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
I found this recipe more than five years ago and have been making it for family gatherings ever since. The coffee-flavored frosting complements the moist banana cake. —Kathy Hoffman, Topton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 344 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Banana Macadamia Muffins

Total Time 35 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. —Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 294 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Split Cake Bars

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect form. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 294 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing

Total Time 20 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide a lovely pop of color. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas
My mom made these oatmeal banana cookies when I was young. Now my children like making them just as much as I did, and we quadruple the recipe to serve our large family. You can’t eat just one of these goodies packed with chocolate morsels. —Jaqueline Wilson, Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Banana Blueberry Pancakes

Total Time 20 min
Servings 14 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
This blueberry pancakes recipe is a favorite in our home. My kids don’t even realize how healthy it is! —Kelly Reinicke, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 195 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit.
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Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Total Time 45 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 330 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Banana Bars

Total Time 35 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They’re so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don’t last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 202 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Quick Bananas Foster

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas
Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for best results. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 567 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Pudding

Total Time 35 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 4 ripe bananas
I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 302 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 4-5 ripe bananas
This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn’t dry and crumbly—it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! —Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 147 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

Total Time 30 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I used to buy brand-name breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe, I’ve enjoyed making my cookies more than buying them. —Linda Burciaga, tasteofhome.com
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Banana Bread

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 4-5 ripe bananas
My children love to bake (and eat) all kinds of banana bread. They make this all by themselves, with just a little help from me to put it in the oven. —Kristin Metcalf, Charlton, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 184 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.