34 Ripe Banana Recipes to Use Up Your Bunch

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34 Ripe Banana Recipes to Use Up Your Bunch2/34 Banana Bread Snack Cakes 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 1 ripe banana This cake doesn’t need any frosting—just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. —Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 259 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Wondering if you have enough bananas to bake with? Read more about how many

bananas are in a cup

bananas are in a cup. 3/34 Pecan Banana Bundt Cake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2-3 ripe bananas My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder during a culinary class field trip. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 224 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Also, learn how to store bananas so they last

longer for you to make these interesting recipes

longer for you to make these interesting recipes. 4/34 Banana Oat Muffins 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas Chopped pecans add pleasant crunch to these hearty banana oatmeal muffins with rich flavor. The muffins are low in cholesterol, but you’d never know it. My husband and I love them. —Marjorie Mott, Galatia, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 180 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 5/34 Banana Split Brownies 8 Reviews

How’s this for a dish—all the joy of a banana split without the mess

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Banana Split Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 1 ripe banana How’s this for a dish—all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Connee Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 262 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 6/34 Banana Pancakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Banana Pancakes Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make pancakes for my family on Saturday mornings. Since we often have ripe bananas, I decided to add them to a batch of pancake batter. The results were delicious!—Lori Stevens, Riverton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 283 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 7/34 Banana Orange Bars 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Bars with Orange Frosting Recipe photo by

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Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3-4 ripe bananas I have been making these treats for many years. I no longer remember where the recipe came from, but one thing is certain—the bars are always a hit at family get-togethers and parties. The secret to tasty banana desserts is the ripeness of the bananas—the riper, the better. —Mary Sturgis, Hingham, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 374 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/34 Bananas ‘n’

9/34 Banana Coffee Cake 19 Reviews Test

Cream Tube Pan Cake 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas This absolutely scrumptious banana Bundt cake needs no icing…just a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Even though the recipe has been a family secret for years, I’m delighted to share it with my fellow home cooks. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/34 Banana Coffee Cake 19 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’re sure to go crazy over this yummy banana coffee cake topped with cinnamon, sugar and pecans. This recipe is so delicious that a local pecan grower asked permission to use it in one of his brochures. —Georgia Courtney, Las Cruces, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 325 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/34 Banana Chocolate Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 12

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. —Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 169 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 11/34 Banana Pound Cake 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe

bananas I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat

bananas I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 600 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 12/34 Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies 8 Reviews Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas I use to buy name-brand breakfast cookies

from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe I’ve enjoyed making my cookies more than buying them.—Linda Burciaga Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 13/34 Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas Banana and chocolate are such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often.

Pumpkin Banana Bread 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Banana

You can also top them with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 596 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein. 14/34 Pumpkin Banana Bread 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 5 mini loaves (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas I came across this

recipe in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make the bread on a regular basis. The recipe conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. —Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/34 Peanut Butter-Banana Yogurt Parfaits 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2 ripe bananas For a lightening-fast breakfast, I layer vanilla yogurt with bananas, peanuts and multigrain

It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for kids

cereal. It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for kids. —Teresa Miller, Hamilton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait: 457 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. 16/34 Banana-Nut Bundt Cake 5 Reviews Banana-Nut Bundt Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 3 ripe bananas Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you’d like, sprinkle confectioners’ sugar over the top. —June Yeates, Bradley, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 408 calories,

I made these banana squares often

20g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 17/34 Banana Squares 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12-16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Calls for: 2-3 ripe bananas When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing in our yard, so I found ways to use dozens of ripe bananas at a time. I made these banana squares often. They freeze well and make a great snack to have

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