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Banana Recipes | What To Do With Your Bananas Before They Go Bad

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January 30, 2023 By Lisa Loperfido 4 Comments

Looking for banana recipes? Here’s what you can do with your bananas to use them all up before they go bad. With these banana recipes you’ll never have to throw away  a rotten banana again!

20 delicious banana recipes

Banana Recipes | What To Do With Your Bananas Before They Go Bad

Does your household go bananas for bananas!? I don’t know what it is about this fruit, you either love’m or hate’m. And those who love’m LOVE THEM. Bananas are a wonderful food to always – and I mean ALWAYS – have on hand. The best part about them is there is never a bad time to use them. Whether the banana is at its peak of ripeness, or overripe, there’s a use for it! Bananas can be used in many recipes raw, cooked, and my favorite: frozen.

Before we delve into the many great things you can do with bananas, let’s first discuss how to identify the stage of your banana’s ripeness.

You may have heard rumors about bananas ripening slower if you separate them, or if you wrap plastic wrap around the stem. This has been proven false and a waste of time. I wanted to believe it, because it sounded cool – who wouldn’t want a secret to make bananas last longer? But you can watch the experiment take place HERE in this article if you need the proof: it doesn’t work. BUT I DO HAVE A SOLUTION!!! If your bananas are ripening too quickly, that’s fine!!! Let them!!! Once they are brown enough, peel them and toss them in the freezer. I keep a freezer bag full of bananas at all times. Then whenever you want to make a smoothie or frozen banana dessert, you take it out and enjoy!

Not sure a banana is ripe yet? 

Essentially, a ripe banana is yellow with brown spots. They have the best blend of vitamins and nutrients available.

An unripe banana is green or all yellow with no spots. They are starchier and not very good.

And an overripe banana is very spotty and starting to turn even more brown. They are more sugary and rather mushy.

Learn more here.

So now that you know how to identify your overripe bananas, either toss them into the freezer for later, or whip up one of these awesome recipes! You’ll love them, and you’ll never let another perfectly good banana go to waste again.

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1. Banana Cookies

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Make these Simple Banana Oat Cookies. They’re like banana bread, but in cookie form.

Recipe here.

 

2. Banana Muffin

Make the best banana muffins ever. They’re like banana bread, but in muffin form.

3. Nutella Stuffed Banana Bread

This recipe is a gift from heaven. All you need is basic banana bread and gobs of Nutella. Recipe here.

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4. Healthy Banana Bread

Get back to the basics with this very simple yet healthy banana bread recipe. Recipe Here.

 

5. Banana Whipped Cream

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This whipped cream recipe is delicious atop strawberry shortcake. Recipe here.

 

6. Banana Smoothie

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It takes just like a milkshake, except this one is healthy! Recipe here.

 

7. Banana Pops

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Some of the best foods come on sticks. Recipe here

 

8. Banana Curry

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Try this Indian dish for a change of pace. Recipe here

 

9. Banana Grilled Cheese

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Wedge some bananas in between your grilled cheese for a taste of southern living. Recipe here

10. Banana Soft Serve

A healthy banana soft serve makes a delectable ice cream alternative. Recipe here

 

11. Banana Crackers

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These banana crackers make a great grab and go snack for banana lovers everywhere. Recipe here

 

12. Banana Ice cream

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Banana ice cream is one of the tastiest and easiest healthy snacks that you can make. Recipe here

 

 

13. Banana Cheesecake

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Cheesecake in a jar doesn’t get much better than this. Recipe here

 

14. Banana Frozen Bites

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Chop, cover in cinnamon and freeze. That’s all you need to do!

 

15. Banana Pancake

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There’s something about banana pancakes that just sings “starting the day off right!” Recipe here

16. Banana Pudding

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Banana pudding is a tasty treat that won’t make you feel guilty. Recipe via

 

17.  Banana Creme Brulee

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Make this banana creme brulee for a fruity take on the original. Recipe here

 

18. Banana Beignets

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Ok, so there’s nothing healthy about these. But they sure do look delicious! Recipe here 

 

19. Banana Cream Pie

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Spoon in to a fresh homemade banana cream pie. Recipe here

 

20. Banana burrito

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Banana burritos are a fun healthy snack. Just add peanut butter and bananas to a tortilla and roll it on up. Recipe here.

Bananas have many health benefits! Enjoy them all in these fun recipes. (Careful though, some recipes are high in sugar and complex carbs. The healthiest form of banana will always be it’s most natural form).

Infographic via Dr Axe

 

What do you think? What’s your favorite way to have a banana?

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Comments

  1. Rai says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:54 PM

    I so love bananas! I’ll absolutely try these someday. Thanks a lot for posting!

    Reply
  2. Victoria says

    April 1, 2020 at 3:54 AM

    This is so amazing!
    Now, I know better. I won’t throw away my rotten Bananas anymore.
    You mentioned various recipes for Bananas , I never knew existed before.
    Thanks so much for Sharing.

    Reply
  3. E Derosa says

    March 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM

    What a great post, u have won my heart ..! what a way u have used to explain these in simple. appreciate it keep it up good work…..!

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    February 1, 2023 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you for posting this. I’m excited to try some of these out as some I never knew existed.

    Reply

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