These Are the 22 Recipes That Every Banana-Bread-Lover Needs to Try

Published on 4/29/2016 at 8:32 AM

There's a reason so many families bake banana bread: it's the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a snack! But not all banana breads are created equal. Thanks to ingenious recipes with creative ingredients like almond butter, Greek yogurt, and tahini, there's more to love about this classic loaf than ever before. From Fall-inspired creations to gluten- or dairy-free options that are crowd-pleasers year-round, check out these 22 recipes that every banana bread lover needs to try.

Flourless Blueberry Banana Blender Muffins

Not only are these blueberry banana bread bites gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined-sugar-free, but they're also under 100 calories each!

Almond Butter Roasted Banana Bread

Not only is this banana bread packed with flavor, but it's also full of healthy ingredients that your kiddos will be excited to try.

Banana Bread Doughnuts With Browned Butter Caramel Glaze

Don't worry if you don't have a doughnut pan — you can make this sweet recipe in mini muffin tins for adorable banana "doughnut holes."

Strawberry Banana Bread

This tasty recipe has one secret ingredient (not just the strawberries!) that will leave you with a fluffy treat.

Tahini Banana Bread

If you're ready to change up your traditional banana bread recipe, try experiencing the magic that happens when brown sugar and tahini are mixed.

Brown Butter Banana Bread

Let some delicious brown butter amp up the flavor of your next loaf of heavenly banana bread.

Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Banana Bread

Every banana bread fan needs to experience this recipe that will let your kiddos get their chocolate fix without you feeling guilty.

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Give your old bananas a new life with this recipe that calls for a double dose of chocolate thanks to cocoa power and chocolate chips.

Slow-Cooker Banana Bread Cake With Brown Sugar Sauce

This sweet recipe's final product is more of a banana bread with sauce rather than a traditional dessert or cake.

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

If you're skeptical of baking with Greek yogurt, you'll be amazed by how moist this banana bread turns out.

Gluten-Free Banana Cranberry Honey Bread

In this recipe, honey granules replace granulated sugar and the tart-meets-sweet flavor combo will leave little mouths begging for more.

Coconut Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

This beloved banana bread recipe proves that coconut and macadamia nuts aren't just for cookies!

Cinnamon Pecan Banana Bread

Not only is this banana bread recipe a great dairy-free option to have on hand, but it also makes for a scrumptious homemade gift.

Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread

When fruits combine like apples and bananas in this moist recipe, it'll leave you wondering how you've made it this far in life without that sweet-meets-tart taste.

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Welcome your kiddo's favorite banana bread to the pumpkin spice trend with this Fall-friendly twist on the classic recipe.

Pecan Dulce de Leche Banana Bread

Just imagine this irresistible banana bread swirled with a dulce de leche caramel drizzle and topped with chopped pecans.

Banana Bread Pancakes

The only thing better than banana bread is banana bread in pancake form!

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Start your family's busy mornings with a piece of this baked oatmeal banana bread. Bonus: you can bake ahead of time and freeze for the following week!

Reece's Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread

Chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas — what more does any recipe need?

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Blondies

Whether you consider these breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these banana bread blondies are crowd-pleasers at any time of day.

Zucchini Banana Bread

Thanks to this creative recipe, your kiddos will actually be excited to eat their fruit AND veggies!

Skinny Banana Bread

If you're looking for a healthier banana bread recipe that your kids will still love, you have to check out this scrumptious option.