Easy banana recipes

Classic banana bread

This classic banana loaf requires just six ingredients and is perfect for an easy teatime treat or breakfast snack. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas.

Banoffee cheesecake

Bananas are the star of the show in this dinner party dessert, offering comforting flavours of an old-school pudding.

Cheesecake drizzled in caramel and topped with sliced banana on a grey stone background with two slices cut out,

Chocolate chip banana bread

Take banana bread to the next level by topping with a luxurious chocolate sauce and caramelised bananas. Serve slices with a morning brew and you’re good to go.

A banana and chocolate chip loaf cake on a white serving board, with a slice cut from the end

Banana fritters

Make a batch of battered, deep-fried bananas and serve with a dusting of icing sugar – look for yellow-skinned bananas (not green), as you'll want them to be ripe.

Classic banana split

Serve bananas with hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and cocktail cherries to make this old-school dessert.

A blue enamel tray holding two blue plates of banana split, drizzled in chocolate sauce

We've taken a popular banana cake and given it a banoffee pie make-over. Our cake is packed with bananas, covered in creamy caramel buttercream and topped with caramelised bananas for extra indulgence.

Banana milkshake

Fancy recreating a diner-style classic? Check out our thick, creamy banana milkshake, finished with a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkles.

Two milkshakes topped with whipped cream and sprinkles on a grey stone background with a plate of bananas alongside

Healthy banana pancakes

These healthy pancakes are dairy-free and gluten-free, as well as being low in calories. Using just three ingredients, they are super quick to whip up and the peanut butter makes them sturdy so they’re easy to flip.

Plate of pancakes with syrup and bananas

Banana nut muffins

These banana and nut muffins are easy to make and under 300 calories each. They include chopped peanuts and almonds as well as almond flakes for the topping. Make a batch for breakfast.

Vegan banana bread

Check out our moist vegan banana bread. This recipe is super moreish and easy to make, it goes perfectly with your morning tea.

Banana and rum fritters

Try this popular French Caribbean sweet snack, enjoyed on Sundays around carnival time. We think they're delicious any time of year.

Banoffee fridge cake

Everyone knows banoffee pie tastes even better the day after making, when all the flavours have had a chance to meld. This easy, no-bake fridge cake with banana and Carnation Caramel takes advantage of that as it's left overnight before being sliced.

Banana split s'mores

This fun dessert makes a feature of cooked bananas, ideal when paired with salty biscuits and dark chocolate due to their fragrant juiciness.

Banana smoothie

This plant-based almond milk smoothie combines banana, cinnamon, porridge oats and nutmeg to make a hearty, high-protein and gently spiced shake.

Roasted banana swirl ice cream

Bananas and milk are two things that Brits throw away most of. No more! Even those bananas that are black and spotty are welcome here – they’re actually better as they are super ripe and sweet.

Banana bread cheesecake

Indulge in this glorious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats – a banana bread base topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake, sliced bananas and salted caramel.

Spiced pineapple and banana cake

With its tropical notes and its subtle harissa heat, this banana cake serves up a big slice of holiday flavour, topped with a creamy icing. Don’t be scared of the harissa – the flavour mellows in the cooking. Next, check out our best harissa recipes.

Whisky caramel and banana self-saucing pudding

Add a splash of booze to this banana and caramel dessert for extra indulgence! Ready in under an hour, this comforting pud magically creates its own sauce and is best served warm with a dollop of ice cream. More self-saucing recipes here.

Caramel Self-Saucing Pudding Recipe with Bananas and Whisky

Quick banana ice cream

You won't believe how quick and easy this no-churn ice-cream recipe is. There's no need to make a custard base - just blend bananas, cream and sugar and freeze.

Strawberry and banana smoothie

Check out our quick and easy smoothie with fresh strawberries, bananas and tofu – ready in 5 minutes. Using silken tofu may sound strange for a sweet recipe but will give a creamy texture to the smoothie.