Wondering what to do with those over-ripe bananas? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got 40 recipes that will satisfy all of your Chiquita cravings, from classic loaves to tiered tiramisu, even truffles and hot cereal. And did we mention these are all banana breads? We’ve put many a spin on this classic fave, so next time you leave plantain’s cousin out for too long, you can — wait for it — go bananas.
1. Cherry Banana Bread: Not only does this recipe offer a little extra tart to your already satisfied taste buds, there’s also a hearty decadence thanks to the oatmeal and chocolate chips. (via Brit + Co)
2. Donuts With Brown Butter Glaze: We can’t wait to dip these sweet morsels into our morning cup of joe. (via Mandy’s Recipe Box)
3. Donuts With Cinnamon Maple Frosting: Brown butter glaze not your thing? We won’t judge (much). Make your donuts with this cinnamon maple frosting instead. (via Yes to Yum)
4. Nutella Banana Bread: If it doesn’t have Nutella, it’s not worth preheating the oven for. (via Lark + Lust)
5. Vegan + Paleo Macaroons: For the diet conscious or carb-averse, these banana bread macaroons are for you. (via Empowered Sustenance)
6. Coconut Bananas Foster Bread With Greek Yogurt Glaze: Instead of the traditional loaf, recreate your banana bread recipe as a stick-to-the-ribs breakfast that will go oh-so well with the impending cool temperatures. (via Butter Lust)
7. Muffins: Not only are these the perfect single-serving morsels, they are made without dirtying a single dish. We repeat: They are made without dirtying a single dish. (via Yammie’s Noshery)
8. One-Bowl Banana Bread: Just in case you don’t trust a recipe that won’t dirty a single dish, here’s an option that will only dirty one. (via Babble)
9. Whole Wheat Yogurt Banana Bread: Yogurt and bananas make a great snack, so why not combine the two for your next homemade — and healthier — loaf? (via Crunchy Creamy Sweet)
10. Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread: Alternatively, opt for indulgence with this rich and cream(cheese)y option that we guarantee will melt in your mouth. (via Averie Cooks)
11. Banana Bread in a Jar: In our next life, we will own a B+B that serves these individual-sized treats for breakfast each morning. Until then, they’ll be part of our everyday rotation. (via Bakerette)
13. Peach Coconut Banana Bread: For our next trick, we’re adding a naturally sweet touch of fruit and nut. (via Lil’ Luna)
14. Single Serving Blender Banana Bread: Got a craving for banana bread but don’t want the temptation of an entire loaf? Enter this blender-friendly bread that fits perfectly into a mini loaf pan (or three muffin cups). (via In Katrina’s Kitchen)
15. Peanut Butter Banana Bread: Few flavors are more perfect together than peanut butter and banana, which makes this recipe pure genius. (via Tutti Dolci)
16. Banana Bread French Toast: You can add this dish to the breakfast menu of our future life’s B+B. (via Kitchen Confidante)
17. Banana Bread Sticky Buns: They’re finger-lickin’ required (not to mention finger-lickin’ good). (via Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)
18. Nutella Banana Bread: Ditto what we said about the peanut butter banana bread — i.e. this flavor combination is pure genius. (via Hungry Brownie)
19. Banana Bread Tiramisu: We don’t know what we love more: The fact that this banana bread is now dessert — or that we can eat the cup, too. (via Sugar Hero)
20. Banana Bread Truffles: When you hear the word “truffles” chances are banana bread doesn’t come to mind. Until now. (via Inquiring Chef)
21. Molten Choco Banana Bread: We are suckers for molten chocolate anything, especially this volcanic cacao banana bread concoction. (via Lady and Pups)
22. Triple Chocolate Banana Bread: Speaking of chocolate banana bread, this one has three times the cacao. (via Five Heart Home)
23. Double Dark Chocolate Banana Bread: What’s more chocolate-y — triple cacao or double dark? Excuse us while we conduct some primary research. (via Baking by Kendra)
24. Chocolate Banana Bread With Peanut Butter Glaze: They had us at chocolate banana bread with peanut butter glaze. (via The Baking Robot)
25. Scones: These bite-size scones make a great on-the-go breakfast or afternoon snack — or both, because who are we kidding. (via Diethood)
26. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: There’s something about brown butter that’s 100% irresistible. (via The Corner Kitchen Blog)
27. Toasted Coconut Banana Bread With Rum: We recommend keeping this loaf away from the kids’ table. (via Tattooed Martha)
28. Banana Bread Muffins With Blueberry Glaze: Add a colorful pop to your next batch of banana bread muffins with a homemade blueberry glaze, then balance out its tartness with a handful of sweet white chocolate chips. (via The Kitchen McCabe)
29. Blueberry Sour Cream Banana Bread: The (not so) secret ingredient to making your next batch of baked anything extra moist? Sour cream. The (other not so) secret ingredient to adding antioxidant power to your next bite? Blueberries. (via Typical Domestic Babe)
30. Banana Bread Cookie Sandwiches: This banana bread alternative will satisfy the sweetest cravings and will pair nicely with a glass of ice cold milk. Pro tip: For the remaining warm days of summer, swap the yogurt filling for vanilla ice cream to make these banana bread ice cream sandwiches. (via Imma Eat That)
31. Peanut Butter Banana Bread With Maple Glaze: Remember our earlier praise for peanut butter banana bread? Well if the flavor combo is too savory for your taste buds, top it with a sweet maple glaze. (via Crazy for Crust)
32. Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: Add a little oomph of flavor to your next batch of banana bread with the sweet spice of cinnamon. (via The Moonblush Baker)
33. Banana Bread Protein Baked Oatmeal Cups: A banana bread muffin with hearty oatmeal and juicy raspberries? Talk about a power breakfast. (via iFoodReal)
34. Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread: The key to this healthier banana bread option is the roasted strawberries. We wonder what other fruits we should start roasting… (via Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker)
35. Honey Cashew Banana Cake: Yay is right! We can’t wait to make these for our next dinner party. (via Treats With a Twist)
36. Banana Bread Sundae: Banana splits, meet your new friends, donut and banana bread. Also, did we mention this delectable is gluten-free? (via Food Faith Fitness)
37. Blueberry Coconut Banana Bread: By now, our love for blueberries, coconut and banana bread is obvious. Yours will be too after you indulge in a slice of this yummy and colorful loaf. (via Bakers Royale)
38. Microwave Mug Banana Bread: Using your oven for storage? Fear not: You can still make banana bread. (via Pass the Sushi)
39. Peach Mango Coconut Oil Banana Bread: Add a tropical twist to your next loaf. Then use any leftover ingredients to make a refreshing smoothie. (via Averie Cooks)
40. Bacon Peanut Butter Banana Bread: Because everything is better with bacon. (via How Sweet It Is)
So have you gone b-a-n-a-n-a-s for banana bread yet? Tell us about your banana baking adventures below!
