Banana Supremacy: 10 Banana Recipes For Every Occasion

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It takes very little for bananas to go from ripe and fresh to overripe and mushy. However, bananas are absolutely perfect and usable in any form. Under-ripe green bananas? No worries! Just cook them a bit to make them tender. Ripe bananas? Perfect! The best natural sweeteners for your muffins. Overripe and mushy bananas? Just mash ‘em up and add extra sweetness. Let’s have a look at 10 different recipes that bananas are sweet, fragrant, and absolutely perfect – in any shape and form.

Blueberry Banana Muffins

When your family treads the boundary of over-snacking, you gotta start looking for healthier options. Luckily, these muffins are free of artificial sugar, as they are naturally sweetened by bananas and maple syrup. I also add handfuls of blueberries in the mix for a complete summer vibe. Full Recipe: Blueberry Banana Muffins

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

Keeping up with the healthy snacking category, allow me to introduce banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins. The oats add texture, while the chocolate chips add a natural chocolate-y undertone. Not to mention that there is absolutely no need to add artificial sugar because bananas and chocolate chips act as natural sweeteners. Full Recipe:  Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Banana Muffins

If you want more chocolate and more fluff, forego the oats in favor of cocoa powder. With chocolate chips and cocoa powder together, these banana muffins are extra chocolate-y. You can add some healthy brown sugar for some extra texture and sweetness. Full Recipe: Chocolate Banana Muffins

Coffee Banana Smoothie

A smoothie is just about the easiest breakfast for those busy, summer mornings when you’re already running late but don’t want to compromise on the nutrients. Take this up a notch by adding freshly brewed coffee to your banana smoothie for a much-needed caffeine hit. Full Recipe: Coffee Banana Smoothie

Banana Nut Oatmeal

Cooking a banana has never been on my to-do list until I discovered the magic of this banana nut oatmeal. Caramelized bananas in maple syrup and butter add a rich, sweet taste to your quick morning breakfast, especially when served over cooked oatmeal. Full Recipe:. Banana Nut Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Banana Granola

Once you know how to make homemade granola at home, it’s game over for all the other easy, light snacks. This variation uses banana puree and peanut butter mixed with dry oats and pecans for a flavorful, healthy, chewy, naturally sweetened granola – perfect for a quick breakfast or a light, crumbly snack. Full Recipe:  Peanut Butter Banana Granola

Banana Foster Crepes

A fulfilling brunch-turned dessert? Enter, crepes! Easy to make and easier to customize, my favorite crepes are the ones served with banana foster – yet another mouthwatering variation of cooked bananas. Full Recipe: Banana Foster Crepes

Banana Pecan Muffins

There is just something about the nutty, crunchy pecans that I cannot get enough of. To my delight, adding pecans to the classic banana muffins can bring a rich, nutty flavor and texture. I also recommend sprinkling some pecans as a topping – you know – just for an extra crunch. Full Recipe: Banana Pecan Muffins

Banana Peach Smoothie

Let’s circle back to the smoothie area. To make sure that your smoothie tastes like peak summer, throw in some frozen peaches in your banana smoothie when peaches are no longer available. While bananas are available all year round, it’s still handy to have some frozen bananas, just for the sake of these delicious smoothies. Full Recipe: Banana Peach Smoothie

Banana Cake With Caramel

Let’s go back to the basics – banana cake! You can never go wrong with a banana cake. Sweet, moist, flavorful – this cake checks all the boxes of a perfect cake. What’s more, it gives you the best chance to use those slightly overripe bananas that have been sitting on your shelf for a day too long. Full Recipe: Banana Cake With Caramel