12 Sweet Surprises You Can Make with That Lonely Brown Banana
That lonely, overripe banana on your counter isn’t trash—it’s treasure waiting to happen. Instead of tossing it, turn it into something irresistibly sweet with one of these easy, delicious recipes. From cozy breads to decadent desserts, these ideas make the most of that soft, spotty fruit. You’ll never look at a brown banana the same way again!
Banana Pancakes
Homemade Banana Pancakes made from scratch with mashed ripe banana, walnuts, and buttermilk are what family breakfasts are all about!
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
These fantastic peanut butter banana cookies are the best banana cookies to make with your mashed overripe bananas. These cookies are soft and chewy, combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of bananas. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack or a fun dessert.
3 Ingredient Banana Pudding
This 3 ingredient banana pudding is the perfect last-minute dessert for parties, potlucks, and when you’re craving something simple and sweet. Creamy ripe bananas, instant pudding mix, and Cool Whip are blended to make the BEST banana pudding! The vanilla wafers are optional but certainly recommended!
Chocolate Banana Cake
This chocolate banana cake with a peanut butter cream cheese frosting combines all of my family’s favorite flavors! The light cake is full of chocolate and banana richness without being an overly sweet dessert, perfect for baking up all the time! So grab those ripe bananas, and let’s get started!
Banana Fritter Recipe
Looking for a way to use up your overripe bananas? This Banana Fritters Recipe is perfect for a delicious dessert or even a fun breakfast! Use your bananas to make a batter which is then fried to perfection. These fritters are best served with powdered sugar, honey, or even eaten plain.
5-Ingredient Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
A fall inspired creamy pumpkin banana smoothie made with just five simple ingredients. This healthy homemade drink will become your new fall favorite.
Easy Banana Ice Cream
This banana ice cream requires only one ingredient and tastes like a dream! Here’s how to make this all natural sweet treat, no ice cream maker required.
Banana Smoothie
Here’s the perfect banana smoothie recipe: frothy, creamy, and just the right sweet flavor! It’s made with unfrozen bananas so it’s made in minutes.
Banana Waffles
This easy banana waffles recipe transforms ripe bananas into a golden, fluffy breakfast! Packed with warm cinnamon and a burst of fruit, these waffles are begging to be devoured smothered in maple syrup.
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
These pumpkin banana muffins are so moist and flavorful, you’ll be making them on repeat! Infused with pumpkin spices and topped with crunchy sugar, they’re easy to whip up as a baking project with friends or family.
Cinnamon Honey Fried Bananas
Caramelized bananas coated in cinnamon sugar goodness and cooked in a frying pan until golden brown? These Cinnamon Honey Fried Bananas couldn’t be easier OR more delicious!
Banana Chocolate Blended Baked Oats
Have you seen this new viral chocolate baked oats TikTok trend? It is basically cake for breakfast made from blended oats and a few other kitchen staples and sometimes called just baked oats.
