Never Throw Away a Banana Again With These 30+ Easy Recipes

A drool-worthy combination of banana bread and brownies, this recipe is ridiculously simple to make and takes the same amount of time as a normal tray of brownies, so there's no excuse not to make it!

Upgrade your breakfast with this healthy yet satisfying oatmeal recipe that takes plain old bananas to the next level.

Switching out butter for olive oil gives these muffins a complex flavor that you won't get tired of. It's such a simple hack that makes a world of difference!

If you're a fan of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, you should make this tasty and simple treat immediately. The bananas add an interesting texture, while the dark chocolate keeps things from getting too sweet.

This slightly boozy treat looks harder to make than it actually is. Serve with freshly whipped cream or ice cream for a showstopping dessert.

With two flavors of chia pudding separated by a layer of vegan banana cream, this dessert is not only healthy but easy to make as well.

Nutella makes everything better, including banana bread. With only five ingredients, this is a great recipe for those who don't want a hectic trip to the store.

Switch out your morning coffee for this healthy matcha smoothie, which only takes a few minutes to make. With only three ingredients, you're going to wonder why you didn't start making this smoothie sooner.

The perfect treat for anyone looking to get ice cream out of their system, these chocolate-covered bananas last for weeks and are perfect for snacking.

This banana bread recipe is great for breakfast or dessert. Plus, it looks good too!

Nice cream has taken the world by storm, and it's easy to see why! Besides tasting delicious, it's also incredibly easy to make. The added coconut cream gives this recipe some incredible richness, and you won't even realize it's vegan!

This is how you take regular boxed cake mix to the next level. With Cool Whip and bananas, this recipe produces a moist cake that is both tangy and sweet.

This tart might look fancy, but it's actually easier to make than you'd think. You'll mainly be using a food processor (and some patience) as the tart is completely vegan and raw.

Get ready to trick your friends and family with these ice cream bars. The addition of heavy cream and condensed milk gives this recipe the sweetness and creaminess you won't find in ordinary 'nana ice cream.

Perfect for snacking or taking on the road, this strawberry and banana fruit leather is a great alternative to the artificial and too-sweet one you'd find in the grocery store. Take your time when making this recipe as you don't want to rush the dehydrating process.

Strawberries and bananas are a match made in fruit heaven, so it's no surprise that they would make a great nice cream flavor.

Overnight oats are great for breakfast on the go. With rolled oats, nut butter, and chia seeds, this is not only a healthy meal but a filling one as well.

It's time to throw out your boxed pancake mix and make it from scratch instead. Perfect for those brown bananas that are a little too ripe to eat raw, this recipe can also be prepared beforehand by prepping the dry ingredients and keeping them in a sealed container.

The addition of berries adds tartness to this otherwise simple recipe, and the fact that they can be bought frozen makes your job even easier!

By taking your smoothies out of the cup and into a bowl instead, you can not only make them last longer, but they can wind up looking better, too! With a hint of peanut butter and chocolate, this bowl is going to feel less like breakfast and more like dessert.

Tahini might not be your first thought when it comes to ice cream, but the sesame spread is actually incredibly versatile. The rich nutty flavor of the tahini is a perfect complement to the banana and chocolate in this recipe.

Infused with salted caramel and topped with a brown sugar glaze, this caffeinated banana bread is like nothing you've ever had before.

A fast and simple dessert that has the chewiness of a soft cookie and the flavor of fresh bananas, you'll have to resist the urge to finish the whole batch in one sitting.

These dairy-free pudding pops have an assortment of berries in them, creating a beautiful presentation that begs to be photographed.

You might have thought that you could only find acai bowls at your local health-food restaurant, but it's actually really easy to make them from the comfort of your home. This acai bowl recipe focuses on the tropical nature of the fruit and adds frozen pineapple, banana, and mango.

You finally have a reason to whip out that cast-iron skillet you bought last year (but still haven't used). The ooey-gooey topping on this cake is loaded with flavors and textures, and we highly recommend topping it with ice cream.

This super recipe is a great choice if you have a bunch of bananas that are past their prime and you aren't sure what to use them for. Made in one bowl, the cleanup for this is effortless.

Perfect for the holidays, this banana cream pie recipe will help you make a showstopping dessert that will please the whole family.

The perfect midday snack for when you feel like taking a nap, these no-bake energy bites are so easy to make, even your kids can help!

This colorful drink is loaded with fresh fruits and can easily be made vegan if you don't want to use Greek yogurt and milk. Make it for breakfast and start your day off on a high and healthy note.

This superchocolaty banana bread is perfect for a chilly morning. With cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, and mini chocolate chips, it's a great sweet snack.

Why buy a boxed pancake mix when you can make your own? This recipe will make some of the fluffiest pancakes you've ever had, and they taste great with lots of maple syrup.

These tiny cheesecakes are not only tasty, but they're cute, too! Instead of making a traditional cheesecake crust, use vanilla wafers, which saves you loads of time and cleanup.

Vegan and gluten-free, this tasty parfait takes less than 10 minutes to make and assemble. The date sauce is surprisingly rich, while the dairy-free coconut yogurt adds creaminess and a fun flavor.

This sweet treat is perfect for the picky eaters in your life. By sneaking in the zucchini, you're getting tons of added health benefits, while the chocolate chips make the vegetable flavor completely disappear.