We need no excuses to share banana recipes. One of the most loved fruits the world over they come in all sorts of varieties and sizes, and are readily (and cheaply) available most of the year round (although it wasn’t always so). Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. Insanely nutritious, they sport huge amounts of potassium, vitamin B6 and fibre and help with cardiovascular health, lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes. Finding new, tasty and fun ways to incorporate them into your diet isn’t always easy however, so we’ve put together a list of several of our favourites from all around the world wide interweb thing. That being said, let’s get more concrete and…
…Dive into this list of our 57 favourite banana recipes!
Apart from the standard smoothies, banana breads, muffins and pancakes you can make very tasty ice cream, energy bars or even curry dishes with it. See for yourself below! Bonus: ultimate nostalgia food After a healthy and easy breakfast recipe, you can rustle up quickly? Try our oatmeal banana pancakes, served with blueberry syrup! Bonus: great after a workout A super healthy and creamy smoothie, perfect for summer. You won’t even realise you’re eating spinach (or drinking it).
Bonus: great fitness cookies Just mix bananas and oats and bake them for 15 minutes. Perfect for when you need an energy boost on the go! To make them a bit moister add a teaspoon of coconut oil into the batter! Bonus: vitamin C, calcium, fiber, protein, iron and potassium A super easy and super healthy green and white spicy kiwi banana breakfast smoothie. High in vitamin C, fiber and potassium.
Bonus: packed with protein, not just a hangover cure This world’s simplest pancake recipe contains just two simple ingredients (egg and banana) and is super quick – just minutes from bowl to plate! One of the most delicious banana recipes ever! And my personal favorite. Hey, why not try out this recipe right away before scrolling further down to the other ideas? Let me pass you the instructions right here 🙂
Simple to make and refuels those important nutrients and amino acids to have you feeling better in no time. Bonus: video tutorial included A beautiful mix of bananas, cacao powder, and peanut butter for this oatmeal. All three ingredients are known for their “affinity” to each other. Bonus: great time-to-taste ratio Make the perfect banana curry with our stress-free and much-loved recipe. It’s so easy you can’t go wrong – from pan to plate in minutes! Bonus: added protein from the lentils “hidden” in this dish. There is no time for chit-chat when fluffy lentil pancakes are to be cooked. Just follow a few deliciously easy steps. Bonus: really effortless and healthy A super speedy muffin recipe that proves healthy, eggless snacks are far superior to any others! Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUpBonus: high in potassium, Vit C and fibre Love banana bread, but want to make it vegan? Our vegan banana bread recipe is simple and made with store-cupboard staples. Depending on the sweetness of the bananas consider adding some sugar! Bonus: high in potassium, Vit C and fibre A powerhouse of a smoothie, perfect for a quick breakfast or as your post-workout drink. Works just as well with other berries like strawberries, raspberries etc, fresh or frozen. Bonus: healthy dessert The ideal snack for beating sugary cravings in a healthier way. Very easy and quick to make – from cupboard to sofa in less than five minutes! Bonus: super quick and vegan Revitalize your mornings with this whole grain, vegan breakfast. With no added sugar, this breakfast will get your day to a great start! Bonus: rich in anti-oxidants, fibre, protein and healthy fats What is an acai? How to use it in a smoothie bowl? Answers to all these questions and more inside! For best results, use acai puree. Bonus: omega-3 benefits due to the chia seeds Make tomorrow’s breakfast today! Soak chia seeds overnight and your busy morning is off to a seamless start! Use the natural sweetness of overripe bananas to sweeten the pudding. Bonus: fluffy without eggs Tasty & Healthy – complete with easy-to-follow cooking instructions compiled by the best pancake makers around! Bonus: perfect vegan dessert for summer, high in protein This creamy vegan ice cream recipe requires only easy ingredients and no special equipment, except a blender. Get the delicious flavor and perfectly creamy texture without the dairy and too much sugar. Bonus: vegan, dairy-free, high in protein A smoothie full of smooth, rich, creamy, delicious chocolatey flavor, and also ridiculously quick to make! Protein: 4.6gCalories: 233kcalReady in: 1 hour 5 minsRecipe by: CookieAndKateBonus: easy recipe Put your overripe bananas to good use with this healthy banana bread recipe. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up the most delicious bread ever! Ready in: 1 hourRecipe by: FeastingOnFruitBonus: protein from nutrient-dense hemp seed Sweet and creamy under a sugar-shell just waiting to be shattered by your dessert-hungry spoon. It’s time we creme brûlée again… Protein: 7.6gCalories: 328kcalReady in: 2 hours 10 minutesRecipe by: PinchOfYumBonus: a delicious way to use up extra bananas This whole yummy thing is just sweet, ripe frozen bananas that have been smoothed out in the blender and then laced with a little vanilla, a little cinnamon, and a good dollop of peanut butter creaminess. Recipe by: TheBigMan’sWorldBonus: gluten-free, Paleo and vegan Just four ingredients, one bowl, and 5 minutes is all that is needed to whip up these easy, delicious no-bake banana bread blondies! These blondies are soft, fudgy, and are healthy too! Chocolate chips optional! Calories: 88kcalReady in: 15 minRecipe by: VeganFamilyRecipesBonus: thick and creamy filling A 6 ingredient amazing-tasting vegan cheesecake. Best way to use up a bunch of bananas at one go! Ready in: 5 minRecipe by: TastingPageBonus: Health benefits of avocados and cacao Avocado mixed with cacao and banana produces a creamy, rich, healthier dessert with no dairy or refined sugar. Protein: 11gCalories: 326kcalReady in: 1 hour 10 minutesRecipe by: SimplyStacieBonus: perfect for holiday mornings Use up your brown bananas and leftover bread in this crowd-pleasing breakfast recipe! It comes together in 10 minutes, bakes for 1 hour and is a recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again. Protein: 4gCalories: 172kcalReady in: 5 minRecipe by: SuperHealthyKidsBonus: can be easily adapted No ice cream machine required for this Healthy Instant (5 minutes or less) Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt with only 5 ingredients! Protein: 18gCalories: 183kcalReady in: 30 minRecipe by: RealHealthyRecipesBonus: packed with high quality protein, perfect for a hike Quick, no bake protein bars that are gluten free, and only contain wholesome ingredients? AND it comes with a drizzle of dark chocolate? Yes please! Calories: 185kcal per waffleReady in: 35 minRecipe by: DishbyDishBonus: great way to up your omega-3 levels due to the flaxseeds A delicious combination of sweet, ripe bananas and ground flaxseed, mixed in a batter of just five ingredients, and made into crispy waffles. Protein: 11gCalories: 345kcalReady in: 12 minutesRecipe by: RunningOnRealFoodBonus: naturally sweetened This simple creamy oatmeal is made with just a few wholesome ingredients and is ready in just 10 minutes (for another fab oatmeal recipe, try this creamy cherry oatmeal). Dig into this filling and nourishing bowl of oats anytime you want a warm and cozy breakfast to start your day. Protein: 19gCalories: 421kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: TheForkedSpoonBonus: super fun to make Rumored to be the most important meal of the day, start yours with this Banana Mango Smoothie Breakfast Bowl with Bee Pollen and Turmeric. Protein: 8.2gCalories: 330kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: ChoosingChiaBonus: high in fiber and protein Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is a fun twist on eating oatmeal for breakfast. This oatmeal is baked in the oven and tastes just like your eating a warm slice of freshly baked banana bread! Protein: 10gCalories: 258kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: TheHealthyEpicureanBonus: highly customizable A simple banana peach smoothie made with Greek yogurt, milk and honey. Protein: 1gCalories: 127kcalReady in: 16 minutesRecipe by: HungryHealthyHappyBonus: low fat and vegetarian Just 3 simple ingredients and less than 130 calories for a super sweet dessert – this is one of our favorite healthy banana recipes! Protein: 14gCalories: 209kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: VeggieInspiredBonus: zero sugar, perfect for any time of day Chocolate ice cream that’s healthy enough for breakfast! It’s loaded with nutritious ingredients, packed with protein and fiber and cool and creamy! Eat it for dessert too! No one will know it’s good for you! Protein: 8gCalories: 213kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: CookAtHomeMomBonus: freezer-friendly & portable These Almond Flour Banana Muffins are super fluffy, lightly sweet, and jam packed with flavor! They’re absolutely delicious, plus gluten free friendly, and made with no refined sugar or oil. Protein: 13gCalories: 333kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: HealthyishAppetiteBonus: no obscure ingredients, the flavours are on point This creamy and delicious strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie requires just four ingredients and comes together fast for a balanced and tasty meal or snack on the go. Protein: 16gCalories: 410kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: HauteAndHealthyLivingBonus: fiber, healthy fats and no flour Start your morning off right with these delicious and healthy oatmeal waffles. Made with bananas, chia seeds and oats, they are a good source of fibre and nutrients, giving you plenty of energy to face the day! Protein: 11gCalories: 257kcalReady in: 4 minutesRecipe by: KiipFitBonus: health benefits of almond butter This creamy Banana Almond Butter Smoothie is rich, thick and a protein packed breakfast. It’s the most refreshing grab and go meal for busy mornings. Protein: 1gCalories: 124kcalReady in: 11 minutesRecipe by: CookEatLiveLoveBonus: great recipe for healthy treat A delicious banana recipe for the whole family to enjoy, with just four easy ingredients (more family friendly recipes in our healthy school lunch recipes!)! Best part? There’s no added sugar! Protein: 2gCalories: 73kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: LemonsAndZestBonus: perfect snack for school The perfect peanut butter snack for when you have ripe bananas to use up (and if you like this combo, try our peanut butter and banana wrap too!). Sweeten with maple syrup or honey for bite-sized goodnessfor the whole family to enjoy, with just four easy ingredients! Best part? There’s no added sugar! Protein: 6gCalories: 224kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: iKneadToEatBonus: love coffee? You gonna love it 🙂 Coffee Banana Smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Made with only 6 ingredients, it’s ready in less than 5 minutes! Protein: 1.3gCalories: 157kcalReady in: 7 minutesRecipe by: CutsAndCrumblesBonus: perfect for Mexican-themed parties Who would have thought you can make churros out of bananas? Ole! Use brown sugar if you like, for added caramelisation.ith just four easy ingredients! Best part? There’s no added sugar! Protein: 3gCalories: 244kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: FamilyFriendsFoodBonus: easy way to eat more fruit! Deliciously moist and chewy flapjacks with banana and dried apricots, drizzled with dark chocolate. Store in airtight container to lock in freshness. Protein: 7gCalories: 114kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: FoodMeanderingsBonus: sugar free and no bake This Healthy Banana Cream Pie with a graham cracker crust is a no bake, lighter and healthier version of an old-fashioned banana cream pie with a homemade pudding. It’s also Weight Watchers friendly! Ready in: 2 minRecipe by: Trinity’sKitchenBonus: easy and healthy dessert This pudding is so simple that you can whip it up in a flash and be tucking into it a few short moments later. Protein: 11gCalories: 599kcalReady in: 8 minutesRecipe by: PlantBasedOnABudgetBonus: decadent but healthy snack Time to put bananas on a stick and turn them into delicious decadent snacks! You will absolutely love these Peanut Butter Banana Bars! Protein: 9gCalories: 537kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: PlantBasedOnABudgetBonus: St. Patrick’s Breakfast Dream Add some green pop to your breakfast pancakes with Spinach Banana Pancakes! You won’t even taste the greens but will fall in love with the color! Protein: 7.2gCalories: 388kcalReady in: 1 hour 15 minutesRecipe by: TheLittlestCrumbBonus: a great way to use up leftover ricotta and ripe bananas This banana bread with ricotta is the most delicious banana bread you will ever have! Made with ricotta, olive oil and ripe bananas for a rich, moist breakfast bread that you’ll eat right out of the oven. Protein: 11gCalories: 430kcalReady in: 35 minutesRecipe by: VeggiesDon’tBiteBonus: a family pleaser These vegan gluten-free blender muffins are super easy and so tasty. Made with bananas and oats, they are healthy enough for breakfast! Protein: 11gCalories: 334kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: CookingWithEloBonus: cake-like texture These baked oats for one are made in single-serving ramekins and make an easy and nutritious breakfast. This recipe is vegan, egg-free and gluten-free. Protein: 10gCalories: 327kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: TinAndThymeBonus: TikTok wrap hack This tortilla wrap hack is a super simple way of creating a mess-free, easy-to-handle, layered tortilla sandwich (and if that sounds good, you need to try some of these other vegetarian wraps too!). It takes two minutes to toast and the melted chocolate helps hold everything together. Protein: 8gCalories: 389kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: CookingWithMammaCBonus: pretty wild combo of carrots and bananas. But it works! This healthy Banana Carrot Smoothie tastes like carrot cake! It’s accented with walnuts, cinnamon, allspice and a little Greek yogurt for tang. You’ll love it! Protein: 9gCalories: 278kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: BowlOfDeliciousBonus: perfect pre-hike/pre-run/pre-workout snack This homemade oat, peanut butter, and banana energy bars recipe has only 5 ingredients, and they’re high in protein, healthy carbs, and fiber! Protein: 11gCalories: 387kcalReady in: 4 hours 5 minutesRecipe by: LemonsAndZestBonus: great for quick weekly meal prep Just like banana bread straight from the oven, but with barely any effort, these Banana Bread Overnight Oats are perfect for a quick breakfast on busy mornings. Protein: 7gCalories: 631kcalReady in: 1 hour 5 minutesRecipe by: SimplyStacieBonus: great for parties and holiday gatherings An amazingly moist cake covered in cream cheese frosting. Best way to use up those brown bananas! Protein: 8.2gCalories: 328kcalReady in: 1 hour 10 minutesRecipe by: ASimplePalateBonus: can be made into muffins You will love every bite of this flourless banana bread. It’s naturally sweet, has a slight peanut buttery taste, and truly, the best banana bread recipe ever! After all those banana recipe, let’s answer a few important questions that might have brought you here as well.
Where do bananas originate from?
Bananas originated from Southeast Asia, today’s Indonesia, Philippines or Malaysia. They come in all sorts of varieties and sizes and are nowadays grown in most tropical areas around the world. Just a quick heads up: you won’t find plantain recipes here, this post solely features the “dessert” banana!
Are bananas healthy?
Bananas are very nutritious, containing potassium, vitamin B6 and fibre and can help with cardiovascular health, lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes.
Is it OK to cook a banana?
Absolutely! While there are plantains, a type of banana specifically cultivated for cooking, there are also many cooked dishes using the dessert banana. As the name already gives away, you’ll find many desserts using regular bananas, but also main dishes or breakfasts, like this bulgur porridge or this banana curry here. When baking, grilling, or frying bananas you shouldn’t be too worried about losing any nutrients. When you boil them you’d have to accept a few nutrient losses flushed away with the water.
How to freeze bananas?
Bananas are best frozen when they’re spotty. Peel, dice, then chuck them into a plastic bag or container. Unfortunately, the pieces stick to glass or metal containers and you’d have a hard time getting them out. Avoid that 🙂
How many bananas can I eat per day?
This depends on your personal calorie needs. For most healthy people 1-2 bananas per day would be moderate. Consider mixing up your fruit intake regularly to make sure you get nutrients bananas lack.
What do bananas go well with?
These are my absolute favorite banana pairings:
Peanut butter (of course!) (Dark) chocolate Walnuts Coconut Cinnamon Cardamom Mango (this!) Pineapple Blueberries Greek Yogurt Eggs (together in a pancake!)
Most of these combinations will work wonderfully with baked bananas or just as a smoothie. Regarding the eggs: see my favorite pancake ever here. If you found this post useful or inspiring (or both!) we also have a couple more compilations to check out – this badass quesadilla one for example, or this cool zoodle collection! Don’t know what a zoodle is? Take a look 🙂
