When you’re staring at a bunch of overripe bananas on your counter, don’t toss them! Transform those sweet, spotted fruits into delightful dishes with these Healthy Overripe Banana Recipes. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these recipes are creative ways to reduce waste while treating your taste buds.
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Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts
This classic banana bread gets a nutty upgrade with walnuts. It’s moist, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Your family will love its comforting, wholesome flavors.
Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts
This moist banana bread with walnuts is the perfect treat for any occasion. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes, whether for a cozy family breakfast or an afternoon snack with friends!
These muffins are a quick grab-and-go breakfast option. Packed with natural sweetness and flavor, they’re also an excellent snack for kids or a satisfying treat with a coffee break.
Banana Bread Muffins
These Banana Bread Muffins are a delicious and healthy option for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. They’re quick to make, naturally sweetened, and full of flavor. Try them out the next time you need a quick and tasty treat!
Start your morning with these light and fluffy pancakes. Made with oats and bananas, they’re high in protein and easy to whip up, making them perfect for a busy weekday breakfast or a lazy Sunday brunch.
Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes
These healthy, protein-packed banana oat pancakes are a delightful way to start your day. Give them a try—you’ll love how easy they are to make and how tasty they are! Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your household.
These cookies sneak in a healthy twist with oats and overripe bananas while keeping the chocolatey goodness. A great snack for kids or a guilt-free treat for adults, they’re sure to disappear fast.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These healthy oatmeal cookies are not just a treat to your taste buds but also a boost to your health, perfect for enjoying any time of the day. They look like chocolate chip cookies, so feel free to serve them during holidays as a healthy snack.
Quick and easy, these donut holes are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in under 15 minutes. They’re great for breakfast, dessert, or a fun snack for kids.
2-Ingredient Banana Donut Holes
These air fryer banana bread donut holes are easy 2-ingredients donut holes perfect to fix your banana bread craving in less than 15 minutes.
Rich and creamy, this banana fudge is made with just three simple ingredients. It’s a healthy dessert option that’s also vegan and gluten-free, perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Banana Fudge (3 Ingredients!)
This easy recipe for banana fudge needs just 3 healthy ingredients and is the perfect use of overripe bananas! No dairy, no condensed milk and no butter- It’s vegan, gluten free and paleo!
Transform bananas into a decadent dessert with this double chocolate banana bread. Its rich cocoa flavor makes it a hit with kids and chocoholics alike.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double chocolate banana bread turns overripe bananas into a chocolatey treat. Easy to make, simple ingredients, full of rich cocoa flavour.
Infused with buttery cinnamon sugar swirls, this banana bread is a delightful twist on the classic. It’s perfect for cozy weekends or gifting to friends.
Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread
This Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread is full of buttery cinnamon sugar throughout the moistest banana bread that’s out of this world delicious!
This healthy loaf combines bananas and carrots for a moist, nutrient-packed snack. It’s refined sugar-free and makes a wonderful lunchbox addition or after-school treat.
Gluten Free Banana Carrot Cake Bread
Gluten Free Banana Carrot Cake Bread is a healthier, refined sugar free bread the whole family will love! A one bowl recipe with a few simple ingredients. A wholesome bread for snacking that doubles as a healthier dessert.
Best Banana Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
These banana bars are sweet, creamy, and irresistible. The cream cheese frosting adds a luscious touch, making them a favorite for potlucks and family gatherings.
Best Banana Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Best Banana Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting Just like grandma used to make these are the BEST and easiest banana bread bars! Enjoy.
Best Banana Cream Dream Pie (with Homemade Custard)
This pie takes banana desserts to the next level with its silky custard and flaky crust. It’s an impressive dessert that’s worth the extra effort for special occasions.
Best Banana Cream Dream Pie (with homemade custard)
Best Banana Cream Dream Pie (with homemade custard) Truly the best banana cream pie you’ll ever make! It’s a tried and true family recipe.
These cookies combine the flavors of banana, oatmeal, and cinnamon sugar for a chewy, addictive snack. They’re perfect for cookie swaps or satisfying late-night cravings.
Banana Snickerdoodles
Ready for a cookie that people will go bananas over?! These oatmeal banana cookies aren’t monkeying around. Set aside all of your preconceived notions about banana cookies, because this oatmeal/banana/snickerdoodle cookie mashup is about to blow your expectations out of the water! Deliciously moist and chewy.
These bite-sized snacks are packed with natural banana flavor and energy-boosting nutrients. They’re a great post-workout snack or a midday pick-me-up.
Banana Protein Balls
My banana protein balls are a healthy, homemade snack full of real banana flavor. They’re naturally vegan and made with NO protein powder!
These scones are a delightful alternative to banana bread. Enjoy them warm with butter or jam for a comforting breakfast or teatime treat.
Best Banana Walnut Scones
These Banana Walnut Scones are one of my favorites and really are the best! They are quick to make and a nice change from the usual banana bread or muffins. When Lydia was a little girl, she loved banana anything. I bought so many bananas we could have fed a jungle!
This two-ingredient “nice cream” is a dairy-free and guilt-free dessert. Customize it with flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, or berries for endless options.
How To Make Banana Nice Cream
How to make easy, foolproof two-ingredient nice cream! Including favorite flavor options for your homemade banana nice cream.
These Paleo Banana Protein Balls are a delightful snack option that’s paleo, vegan, nut-free, and oat-free. With a chewy banana filling coated in dark chocolate, they make the perfect guilt-free treat. They’re great for packing in lunchboxes or enjoying as a post-workout snack.
Paleo Banana Protein Balls
These healthy banana protein balls are paleo, vegan, nut free and oat free. They have a chewy banana filling that’s coated in dark chocolate.
Think banana bread, but better! These Banana Bread Donuts are bite-sized treats that combine the comforting flavors of banana bread with the indulgence of peanut butter and chocolate icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike.
Banana Bread Donuts
Think of banana bread but in a bite size treat and then smear it with peanut butter and chocolate icing. SO GOOD!
Sweet and caramelized, these air fryer bananas are perfect as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream. Ready in just minutes, they’re a simple yet satisfying treat.
Air Fryer Bananas
These Air Fryer Bananas are sweet and creamy, perfect over ice cream, oatmeal, or yogurt! They cook in just 4 minutes!
Enjoy a moist, refined-sugar-free twist on classic banana bread thanks to carrots that add sweetness and texture. It’s a delightful, dairy-free breakfast or snack option that pairs wonderfully with a warm cup of tea.
Dairy Free Carrot Cake Banana Bread
This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is dairy-free, moist, fluffy, refined sugar free, and puts a nice twist on traditional banana bread!
Sink your teeth into these fudgy treats where ripe bananas add natural sweetness and extra moisture. They’re an effortless way to transform overripe bananas into a rich, chocolatey indulgence.
Banana Brownies
These banana brownies are chewy, fudgy and incredibly moist. They have a delicious chocolate flavor with a hint of banana and chocolate chips. Made with simple, everyday ingredients – they’re the perfect way to use up your brown bananas AND get your chocolate fix.
Savor the comforting flavors of banana bread in a soft, cinnamon-swirled package without the fuss of yeast. Each roll delivers a protein-packed, sugar-free twist that’s perfect for a quick weekend treat.
Yeast-Free Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
These mouthwatering Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are not only filled with irresistible banana bread flavours, but they’re also packed with protein, fibre and are completely yeast-free. Packed with 12g protein per roll, they are super fluffy, and have a perfect peanut butter drizzle on top. Despite being sugar free, they taste like they are fresh out of the bakery!
Imagine biting into a loaf that seamlessly blends banana bread’s coziness with a hidden layer of cheesecake-like filling. It’s light, fluffy, and sure to become a new go-to favorite for brunch or dessert.
Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread
This is the BEST homemade banana bread recipe! This cream cheese banana bread tastes like it has cheesecake baked in! Soft, fluffy and tastes ahhhh-mazing and it’ll be your new FAVORITE banana bread recipe!
Get a creamy, naturally sweet dessert without any added sugar by blending just three simple ingredients. It’s a quick, kid-friendly treat that also happens to be gluten-free.
3-Ingredient Vegan Banana Pudding
This is the most delicious creamy Vegan Banana Pudding made with only 3 ingredients and no sugar! Bonus, this recipe is also gluten-free and perfect as a vegan kid snack.
Experience a sweet, creamy beverage that’s a classic staple in Korea, perfect for using up overripe bananas. This refreshing drink can be whipped up in minutes and makes a delightful morning or midday pick-me-up.
Korean Banana Milk
This classic Korean beverage is a sweet, creamy blend of bananas, milk, sugar, and condensed milk that is perfect for any time of day. Whether you’re on the go or need a refreshing break, this recipe will surely hit the spot. Plus, it’s a great way to use up ripe bananas before they go bad.
Boost your protein intake with a guilt-free pudding made from cottage cheese and ripe bananas. Its smooth, velvety texture satisfies dessert cravings while sneaking in extra nutrients.
Easy Protein Banana Pudding
Dessert with benefits! This easy high protein banana pudding made with cottage cheese is good for your body and absolutely delicious.
Blend wholesome ingredients into bite-sized snacks that taste like your favorite banana bread. They’re easy to throw together in a food processor and ideal for fueling busy days.
Banana Bread Energy Balls
These banana bread energy balls make for a deliciously sweet yet healthy snack. They’re filled with nutritious, good-for-you ingredients and are easy to throw together. Just toss everything into a food processor, roll the dough up, and that’s it!
Create a nourishing chia pudding layered with tropical banana and coconut flavors. Add fresh berries or sliced fruit on top for a colorful, refreshing finish.
Banana Coconut Milk Chia Seed Pudding
You can enjoy your chia seed pudding in different ways. Try having it plain or adding some fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries on top. These fruits can add a burst of color and a fresh taste.
Wake up to fluffy, whole wheat pancakes infused with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and creaminess from yogurt. They hold up well for leftovers, making them great for busy weekday mornings.
Banana Yogurt Pancakes
Banana yogurt pancakes are light, airy and full of banana flavour. They are made using whole wheat flour and do not contain any milk. Healthy, simple to make and delicious, these taste great the next day, too!
Treat yourself to these chewy blondies that pack a sweet banana flavor with every bite. They’re a fantastic gluten-free, paleo-friendly option for those looking to indulge responsibly.
Healthy Banana Blondies (Gluten Free, Paleo)
These healthy banana blondies are gluten free and paleo friendly. They’re chewy and tender with a sweet banana flavor and chunks of chocolate in every bite.
Bake up tender, naturally sweetened muffins that rely on honey and ripe bananas for their irresistible flavor. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze for a quick breakfast on the go.
The Ultimate Healthy Banana Muffins
The ultimate healthy banana muffins are incredibly moist, dairy free and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. This easy, healthy banana muffin recipe comes together in one bowl in just 30 minutes with options to add a delicious crunch from walnuts!
Combine classic flavors of banana, peanut butter, and oats into a hearty bar that works for breakfast or snacking. They’re simple to make, gluten-free, and brimming with satisfying nuttiness.
Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Treat yourself to a delicious, healthy snack that you can make in minutes! These Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor. They’re made with just a handful of simple ingredients, and they make a satisfying snack or meal prep breakfast!
Elevate your cookie game with an earthy blend of ginger and turmeric, balanced by creamy cashew frosting. These vibrant vegan cookies are easily made gluten-free and add a bright pop of flavor to your day.
Ginger Turmeric Cashew Cookies
Quick and easy healthy cookies recipe. These golden cookies are ginger and turmeric flavour with a creamy cashew frosting. Vegan and gluten free when made with gluten-free oats.
These overnight oats capture the cozy flavors of banana bread in a convenient mason jar, perfect for busy mornings. Prep them the night before for a grab-and-go breakfast, but mash the bananas well to ensure even sweetness.
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
These banana bread overnight oats offer all the flavor of banana bread served up in a mason jar. They’re so easy to prep ahead of time.
Juicy blueberries elevate this moist, whole-grain banana bread, making it a family-friendly breakfast or snack. Bake until golden for a tender crumb, but fold the blueberries gently to avoid breaking them.
Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread
This healthy blueberry banana bread is so moist, tender, and tasty! Adding juicy blueberries is a delicious twist on classic banana bread! An easy breakfast the whole family will love!
These fiber-packed, naturally sweet cookies are a wholesome treat for kids and adults alike. Ideal for a quick dessert, bake them just until set to keep their soft, chewy texture.
Healthy Banana Cookies (Sugar-Free & So Good!)
With simple ingredients, fiber and natural sweetness, these Healthy Banana Cookies are a yummy snack or dessert to share!
Healthy No Bake Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Perfect for hot days, these no-bake bars layer overripe bananas with peanut butter and chocolate for a decadent yet healthy treat. Chill thoroughly before cutting to ensure clean slices.
Healthy No Bake Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Healthy No Bake Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are on repeat over here because no bake desserts are still the go to in this hot Florida weather!
These lightened-up blondies use overripe bananas for natural sweetness, topped with a tangy Greek yogurt frosting. Great for dessert or a sweet snack, cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Healthy Banana Blondies with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s about time I finally posted my recipe for my FAVORITE way to use up two spotty bananas in a lightened up baked good item!
These low-calorie, gluten-free chocolate cakes rely on bananas for sweetness and fudgy texture. A great guilt-free dessert, bake in small molds for portion control, but don’t overmix to keep them dense.
Healthy Banana Fudge Cakes
Healthy Banana Fudge Cakes – A healthy, low-calorie chocolate dessert with no added sugar and fantastic way to use up overripe bananas! Gluten-free.
Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with bananas, these waffles are crispy outside and fluffy inside. Perfect for weekend brunches, freeze extras for quick weekday breakfasts, but don’t overfill the waffle iron.
Healthy Banana Waffles
Light and fluffy waffles with a crispy exterior – sweetened with bananas and made with 100% whole wheat flour!
This comforting pudding combines overripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and walnuts for a rich yet healthy dessert. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, but soak the bread thoroughly to ensure a custardy texture.
Banana Bread Pudding {with Greek Yogurt}
This Banana Bread Pudding is made with bread soaked in a custard made with eggs, ripe bananas, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and crunchy walnuts.
A quick, high-protein blend of bananas and blueberries, this smoothie is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack. Blend until smooth for a creamy consistency, but use frozen fruit for a thicker texture.
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
If you have 5 minutes, then this easy Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a fast, healthy and high-protein way to make breakfast or snack. The creamy banana and blueberries blend together to make one delicious smoothie!
These vegan, oil-free muffins are naturally sweetened with bananas and packed with shredded carrots for a moist, flavorful snack. Bake until just done to keep them soft, but don’t overfill the muffin tins.
Healthy Banana Carrot Muffins
Healthy Banana Carrot Muffins are soo incredibly moist, soft and filled with banana flavor! The perfect vegan snack! Naturally sweetened + oil free!
Fudgy and gluten-free, these oat flour-based brownies use overripe bananas for sweetness and walnuts for crunch. Perfect for a healthy indulgence, let them cool fully before cutting to maintain their gooey texture.
Banana Walnut Brownie
Fudgy, gooey healthy banana brownies made with oat flour!? These are easy to make, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free, & can be vegan!
Thank you to the recipe developers who turn overripe bananas into culinary magic. Your creativity inspires us to reduce food waste and savor every bite!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
