Bananas gone brown? Put them to good use in one of my many banana recipes! We’re going beyond the usual bread today with everything from banana cookies to banana cinnamon rolls. The BEST Banana Recipes My family has a knack for being very inconsistent with their banana consumption. Some weeks, the bananas disappear the day I buy them, while others sit on the counter til they are nearly unrecognizable. This predicament has led me to develop quite a few banana recipes. Most are perfect for scenario #2 above (the brown, overripe variety), but I do have a few for ripe, yellow bananas too! If you only try one recipe from this list, let it be my banana muffin recipe. It’s been a top performer on my website for years, right alongside my pizza dough recipe and chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are truly the *best* banana muffins I’ve ever had, if not the best muffins, period. Try them with or without the streusel topping–you’ll love them either way! 1. Banana Muffins My #1 banana recipe! These are incredibly popular. I also have sourdough banana muffins, if you bake with sourdough! 4.98 from 1116 votes The Best Banana Muffin Recipe Quick to make with NO mixer required! My recipe has a rich banana flavor and moist, fluffy texture. BANANA MUFFIN RECIPE 2. Banana Cookies These are especially good with toasted pecans folded into the dough–yum! 4.94 from 79 votes Banana Cookies Skip the bread and make banana cookies instead! I carefully designed this recipe to have a chewy, classic cookie texture. BANANA COOKIES RECIPE 3. Banana Bread A classic! My recipe can handle add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, though I do have a dedicated chocolate chip version recipe below. 5 from 201 votes The BEST Banana Bread This recipe has an INCREDIBLE flavor! It’s made with brown sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and plenty of bananas. BANANA BREAD RECIPE 4. Banana Cake Topped with silky smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is a stunner. 4.93 from 151 votes The Best Banana Cake Recipe This richly flavored banana cake has a plush, incredibly moist texture. It pairs beautifully with the silky smooth cream cheese frosting (balances the sweetness!). BANANA CAKE RECIPE 5. Banana Pudding One of my most popular no-bake desserts! You can even make it 100% homemade with my homemade vanilla wafers. 4.88 from 25 votes Homemade Banana Pudding (From Scratch!) This 100% from-scratch recipe is far better than anything you can buy pre-made! It’s easy to make if you follow my tips. BANANA PUDDING RECIPE 6. Chocolate Banana Muffins Because sometimes you need a little chocolate for breakfast! 5 from 5 votes Chocolate Banana Muffins I’ve perfected these muffins to have a rich flavor and soft, yet moist texture. Don’t miss my tricks for bakery-style muffin tops! CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS RECIPE 7. Banana Cinnamon Rolls One of my newest banana recipes, these cinnamon rolls are incredible 5 from 6 votes Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Gooey, spiced banana cinnamon rolls are the ultimate breakfast mashup. These are bakery-worthy! BANANA BREAD CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE 8. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread So soft with plenty of chocolate! This recipe would be tasty with peanut butter chips thrown in the batter too. 4.83 from 23 votes Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Super soft and simple, this bread will sweeten up any morning or afternoon. Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar overtop before baking for best results! CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD RECIPE 9. Banana Pancakes If you are a fan of my buttermilk pancakes, try this banana-infused version! I actually ended up using a modified version of my pumpkin pancakes to perfect this recipe. 5 from 9 votes Banana Pancakes Banana pancakes are like banana bread in pancake form! They are fluffy and packed full of banana flavor. BANANA PANCAKES RECIPE 10. Banana Brownies Classic, fudgy homemade brownies with an incredible banana flavor–this is one of the simplest and most satisfy banana recipes! 4.60 from 5 votes Banana Brownies With only 15 minutes of prep and no mixer required, this recipe is incredibly easy to make. Feel free to add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips! BANANA BROWNIES RECIPE 11. Banana Cream Pie One of my go-to pie recipes! Don’t forget the homemade whipped cream on top 4.92 from 37 votes Banana Cream Pie Recipe My banana cream pie starts with a vanilla wafer crust for the BEST flavor! We’ll top it with homemade pudding, plenty of bananas, and homemade whipped cream. BANANA CREAM PIE RECIPE 12. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins These make a wonderful school snack, especially if you make them mini! 4.97 from 27 votes Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins No mixer and just 10 minutes to prep! This recipe is great for busy mornings when you need something quick. CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS 13. Banana Coffee Cake A fun take on classic cinnamon coffee cake, this banana version will be a hit at any brunch! 5 from 6 votes Banana Coffee Cake This banana coffee cake is topped with a pecan and chocolate spiced streusel. It’s unique and so good! BANANA COFFEE CAKE RECIPE 14. Chocolate Banana Bread Similar to my chocolate zucchini bread, this recipe has a rich chocolate flavor and moist, tender texture. 4.93 from 13 votes Chocolate Banana Bread This richly flavored bread is a chocolatey twist on the classic. It freezes beautifully–great for grab-and-go snacking! CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD RECIPE 15. Banana Bread Cookies Of all the banana recipes in this list, this one might just be my favorite. It’s a thick, chewy gourmet cookie. 4.88 from 24 votes Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies These cookies have a brown butter base and classic add-ins like chocolate chips and pecans. No mixer or chilling needed! BANANA BREAD COOKIES RECIPE 16. Banana Cupcakes I top these with my brown butter frosting for a gourmet flavor. 4.88 from 33 votes Banana Cupcake Recipe Perfect for parties, these banana cupcakes are ready in under an hour. No mixer needed for the batter! BANANA CUPCAKE RECIPE 17. Nutella Banana Bread Nutella fans will love the thick, chocolatey swirls in (and on top of!) this bread. Psst: if you love Nutella, try my Nutella cheesecake, too! 5 from 7 votes Nutella Banana Bread Nutella and banana are a match made in heaven, and this recipe pairs the two in a unique way. Only 15 minutes to prep! NUTELLA BANANA BREAD RECIPE 18. Hummingbird Cake There are so many flavors happening in this cake–bananas, pineapple, cinnamon, pecans, cream cheese, and more. 4.91 from 54 votes Hummingbird Cake Recipe This hummingbird cake is FULL of flavor! It’s frosted with cream cheese frosting and slices beautifully. HUMMINGBIRD CAKE RECIPE 19. Banana Nut Muffins A nutty twist on my classic muffins, these have a brown butter infusion that is just divine. 5 from 36 votes Banana Nut Muffins Bakery-style banana nut muffins are a surefire way to spice up your morning! They bake tall with beautiful rounded muffin tops. BANANA NUT MUFFINS RECIPE Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if my bananas are too ripe? What do I do with a lot of bananas? What banana recipes are good for ripe (not overripe) bananas? Do you have any requests for more banana recipes? Comment below so I can add them to my list! Enjoy! Post navigation The Best Pound Cake Recipe: A Classic Dessert That Never Goes Out of Style