Easy banana recipes
Classic banana bread
This classic banana loaf requires just six ingredients and is perfect for an easy teatime treat or breakfast snack. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Banoffee cheesecake
Bananas are the star of the show in this dinner party dessert, offering comforting flavours of an old-school pudding.
Chocolate chip banana bread
Take banana bread to the next level by topping with a luxurious chocolate sauce and caramelised bananas. Serve slices with a morning brew and you’re good to go.
Banana fritters
Make a batch of battered, deep-fried bananas and serve with a dusting of icing sugar – look for yellow-skinned bananas (not green), as you’ll want them to be ripe.
Classic banana split
Serve bananas with hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and cocktail cherries to make this old-school dessert.
Banoffee cake
We’ve taken a popular banana cake and given it a banoffee pie make-over. Our cake is packed with bananas, covered in creamy caramel buttercream and topped with caramelised bananas for extra indulgence.
Banana milkshake
Fancy recreating a diner-style classic? Check out our thick, creamy banana milkshake, finished with a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkles.
Healthy banana pancakes
These healthy pancakes are dairy-free and gluten-free, as well as being low in calories. Using just three ingredients, they are super quick to whip up and the peanut butter makes them sturdy so they’re easy to flip.
Banana nut muffins
These banana and nut muffins are easy to make and under 300 calories each. They include chopped peanuts and almonds as well as almond flakes for the topping. Make a batch for breakfast.
Vegan banana bread
Check out our moist vegan banana bread. This recipe is super moreish and easy to make, it goes perfectly with your morning tea.
Banana and rum fritters
Try this popular French Caribbean sweet snack, enjoyed on Sundays around carnival time. We think they’re delicious any time of year.
Banoffee fridge cake
Everyone knows banoffee pie tastes even better the day after making, when all the flavours have had a chance to meld. This easy, no-bake fridge cake with banana and Carnation Caramel takes advantage of that as it’s left overnight before being sliced.
Banana split s’mores
This fun dessert makes a feature of cooked bananas, ideal when paired with salty biscuits and dark chocolate due to their fragrant juiciness.
Banana smoothie
This plant-based almond milk smoothie combines banana, cinnamon, porridge oats and nutmeg to make a hearty, high-protein and gently spiced shake.
Roasted banana swirl ice cream
Bananas and milk are two things that Brits throw away most of. No more! Even those bananas that are black and spotty are welcome here – they’re actually better as they are super ripe and sweet.
Banana bread cheesecake
Indulge in this glorious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats – a banana bread base topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake, sliced bananas and salted caramel.
Spiced pineapple and banana cake
With its tropical notes and its subtle harissa heat, this banana cake serves up a big slice of holiday flavour, topped with a creamy icing. Don’t be scared of the harissa – the flavour mellows in the cooking. Next, check out our best harissa recipes.
Whisky caramel and banana self-saucing pudding
Add a splash of booze to this banana and caramel dessert for extra indulgence! Ready in under an hour, this comforting pud magically creates its own sauce and is best served warm with a dollop of ice cream. More self-saucing recipes here.
Quick banana ice cream
You won’t believe how quick and easy this no-churn ice-cream recipe is. There’s no need to make a custard base – just blend bananas, cream and sugar and freeze.
Strawberry and banana smoothie
Check out our quick and easy smoothie with fresh strawberries, bananas and tofu – ready in 5 minutes. Using silken tofu may sound strange for a sweet recipe but will give a creamy texture to the smoothie.
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Easy banana bread with peanut butter frosting
It’s hard to improve on a classic banana bread, but we think the indulgent peanut butter addition just edges it! A real nutty twist on everyone’s favourite. Serve with your freshly brewed morning coffee.
Butterscotch banoffee tart
Check out this creamy chocolate tart recipe with juicy bananas, salted caramel and old school butterscotch Angel Delight. Impress your friends and family with this super indulgent dessert.
Caramel banana blondies
Blondies are the white chocolate version of brownies. This easy tray bake is also packed with banana and rich caramel. Serve at teatime or warm with a scoop of ice-cream for pudding.
Banana and cauliflower curry
Banana, the surprise ingredient in this vegan curry, adds sweetness and thickens the sauce. It’s a bit of a secret weapon, as it makes for a creamy, comforting dish.
Toffee banana tart
Banana and toffee is a classic flavour combination. Try it in this impressive-looking, delicious, sticky tart and serve it with a decadent toffee cream for extra indulgence.
Spiced banana tarte tatin recipe
This spiced banana tarte tatin recipe comes from Cinnamon Club. It’s easy to make but looks impressive.
Banana daiquiri
A classic daiquiri gets a banana twist in this tropical cocktail recipe, a perfect refresher to enjoy outdoors.
Healthy banana bread
A healthy glug of maple syrup is the key to this wonderfully moist vegan banana bread, flavoured with both coconut oil and desiccated coconut.
Vegan banana ice cream
Our healthy banana ice cream is dairy-free, no-churn and no-effort. Once you’re confident with the process, try experimenting with different flavours.
Banana split ice lollies
Use bananas, dark chocolate and non-dairy yogurt to make a dessert that helps keep your tummy in the best possible condition, in the tastiest way.
Sugar-free banana bread
We’ve used silken tofu in place of eggs in this vegan banana berry traybake which uses natural, unrefined sugars – wonderful served with dairy-free yogurt for a sweet breakfast or brunch.
Banana sticky toffee pudding
Banana bread meets sticky toffee in this self-saucing pud, and it’s a winner. Serve with ice cream or cream and a shot of spiced rum alongside for an extra hit of warmth.
Banana and walnut loaf cake
This easy loaf cake will be ready in just over an hour and is perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
Gluten-free banana bread
Flavoured with honey, vanilla and mixed spice, and studded with walnuts, this comforting banana bread is entirely gluten-free, though you’d never guess it.
Banana and passion fruit loaf
We have taken the classic banana bread and given it a summery twist. This loaf is a great way to use up overripe bananas, plus it’s quick, looks impressive and can be easily frozen.
Coconut, banana and raspberry muffins
Try our recipe for low-fat coconut, banana and raspberry muffins. This recipe is super quick and easy to make, and it comes in under 160 calories per serving, a great mid-morning snack.
Butterscotch banana crêpes
Check out this indulgent pancake recipe with boozy banana and bourbon sauce. This quick and easy recipe is not only great for a decadent Shrove Tuesday pancake, but it makes a fun sweet treat to serve at gatherings with friends and family.
Candied bacon banana bread
Check out our easy candied bacon banana bread recipe. The combination of crisp, salty bacon with dense banana bread is a winner. Try it toasted with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra indulgent breakfast. Use overripe black bananas for the best result.
Banana muffins
This recipe for banana and oat breakfast muffins is so delicious that they feel like a treat, but they’re each under 200 calories. Make a batch now and you’ll have a healthy breakfast all week.
Dulce de leche banana bread
Afternoon tea has a reputation for fussiness and recipes that need a lot of patience to make. These mini loaves are incredibly easy to make but still look elegant enough for the fanciest tea.
Banana malt loaf
Use up left over bananas in our moist loaf with tea-infused dried fruit and malt extract. Malt adds an extra nutty caramel taste to this moreish tea time treat.
Kefir, banana, almond and frozen berry smoothie
Full of plenty of good bacteria, this fruity smoothie recipe makes a great on-the-go breakfast idea.
Banana oat cookies
Five ingredients is all it takes to make these irresistible oaty cookies, studded with chocolate chips.
Spiced chai banana bread
This gently warming banana bread flavoured with black tea and spices (to mimic masala chai) is a wonderful spin on a classic.
Peanut butter, banana and berry smoothie
A great way to use that jar of peanut butter, this vibrant berry smoothie calls for only the simplest of ingredients. Serve on ice for best results.
Vegan banana loaf
Oat milk, tahini and super-ripe bananas keep this egg-free, dairy-free banana bread moist and moreish.
Banana bread pancakes
Use up brown bananas and uneaten dried fruit and nuts in these sweet, moreish pancakes. Perfect for a lazy brunch with the family.
Banana and burnt butter puddings
Don’t be put off by the thought of burnt butter – it just means cooking it to a nutty rich brown colour. It gives extra richness to these banana and syrup sponge puddings.
Chocolate banana loaf
This recipe combines classic flavours into one delicious chocolate banana loaf. It’s a great way to use up over-ripe bananas and will be a hit with everyone. The added whisky gives it a grown-up twist.
Banana loaf with passion fruit frosting
Our take on the ever-popular banana loaf. Made with pecans and a tropical passion fruit frosting, this is a teatime treat to share with family and friends.
Banana and almond butter muffins
These delicious banana and almond butter muffins make a great, healthy on-the-go breakfast. Replacing normal butter with almond butter really cuts down the calorie count as well as adding flavour.
Banana and pumpkin seed muffins
Add some crunch to your morning muffin with our easy banana and pumpkin seed muffin recipe. Packed with energy they are the perfect way to start the day.
Peanut butter and banana self-saucing chocolate pudding
This chocolate self-saucing pudding, also known as surprise pudding, uses smooth peanut butter and banana to create this deliciously rich cake. Serve with some vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Cacao, banana, date and cashew bars
These no-fuss cacao, banana, date and cashew bars are really easy to make and perfect as a quick snack for when you’re on the go. Make a big batch and they’ll keep for up to 1 week.
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