22 Irresistible Banana Recipes That Make Sweet Moments Even Sweeter

Bananas are more than just a snack—they’re a canvas for endless flavor and creativity. These 22 recipes highlight their versatility, offering everything from luscious desserts and breakfast favorites to inventive treats that elevate the everyday. Each recipe balances sweetness, texture, and fun twists that make bananas feel exciting and indulgent. Whether you’re baking, blending, or whipping up a quick treat, these banana recipes make every bite a little moment of joy.

Gluten Free Banana Nut Protein Bars

Did you buy too many bananas and now they are super ripe and you are at a loss of what to make other than banana bread? Look no further, these Gluten Free Banana Nut Bars pack all the moistness and flavor of banana bread but with a fraction of the calories.
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Strawberry Banana Protein Bars

Do you have ripe fruit sitting in your fridge about to go to waste? If so these Strawberry Banana protein bars are perfect for you! Moist and flavorful bars that are great for breakfast or an on the go snack!
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Strawberry and Banana Ice Cream

This Strawberry and Banana Ice Cream is rich and creamy and easy to make in your Ninja CREAMi! You can even top it with more sliced strawberries and bananas.
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Ninja CREAMi Chocolate Banana Protein Ice Cream

A bowl of chocolate ice cream topped with banana slices, with a spoon resting in the bowl, placed on a light blue cloth. — Ninja CREAMi Chocolate Banana Protein Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Chocolate Banana Protein Ice Cream is super easy to make and always comes out deliciously creamy! It is a low-calorie, high-protein ice cream with less than 400 calories for the entire pint!
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Cookie Butter Stuffed Dark Chocolate Covered Bananas

So I'm kind of obsessed with Trader Joe's cookie butter. A little over a year ago I had never been inside of a Trader Joe's and had only heard about cookie butter in passing. Some days I wish I had never heard about it because then I could have saved myself thousands of calories (yes thousands, I've eaten that much cookie butter!), but hey you only live once and this stuff is just that good! Besides cookie butter being now one of my favorite foods, a few of my other favorite foods are dark chocolate (duh!) and bananas. So I decided to whip up these Cookie Butter Stuffed Dark Chocolate Covered Bananas!
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Ninja Creami Low Carb Banana Protein Ice Cream

If banana is your thing but carbs aren't, you’re in the right place! Check out this Ninja Creami Low Carb Banana Protein Ice Cream.
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Banana Cheesecake Ice Cream

Made with only 4 ingredients, this Banana Cheesecake Ice Cream is perfectly creamy from the Ninja Creami, packing 21g of protein and about 300 calories per pint. How’s that for a guilt-free indulgence?
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Banana Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins in a muffin tin. — Banana Blueberry Muffins. Photo credit: Sage Alpha Gal.

Combine the natural sweetness of bananas, the antioxidant power of blueberries, and the fiber boost from flaxseed meal to create these irresistible banana blueberry muffins—ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
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Banana Spinach Smoothie

A green smoothie in a mason jar. — Banana Spinach Smoothie. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Whip up this green smoothie with banana using only three ingredients! Spinach is hidden in the mix, so you can enjoy a refreshing, healthy breakfast or snack without even noticing the veggie.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Three jars of overnight oats with different toppings like berries, shredded coconut, chopped banana, and almonds. — Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This make-ahead breakfast is packed with protein and flavor! It’s like a healthy twist on chunky monkey ice cream, featuring oats, peanut butter, banana, chocolate chips, and all sorts of yummy goodness.
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Coconut Banana Chia Pudding

A small glass jar with chia pudding topped with banana slices, coconut flakes, and raspberries. — Coconut Banana Chia Pudding. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Chia pudding just got better! This easy, no-cook version is creamy, dairy-free (thanks to coconut milk), and sweetened with banana and maple syrup for a tasty, nutritious breakfast or snack.
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Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

A stack of banana pancakes topped with maple syrup and sliced almonds, with a bite cut out on a fork. — Almond Flour Banana Pancakes. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Need a gluten-free breakfast in a flash? These easy blender banana pancakes with almond flour are the perfect wholesome, quick solution!
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Oatmeal Banana Coconut Cookies

A wooden platter with oatmeal raisin cookies next to a banana. — Oatmeal Banana Coconut Cookies. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

These oatmeal cookies are everything you need—fluffy, filling, and perfect for a make-ahead snack or healthy dessert! Sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, banana, flax seeds, and raisins, they’re the ultimate feel-good treat.
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Protein Banana Ice Cream Ninja CREAMi

Protein Banana Ice Cream in a white bowl with a fork and bananas. — Protein Banana Ice Cream Ninja CREAMi. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

If you’re in the mood for a treat that’s both sweet and protein-packed, this Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is calling your name. It’s smooth, creamy, and so tasty, you won’t even notice it’s good for you!
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Filipino Banana Turon Lumpia

Take your taste buds on a trip to the Philippines with this mouthwatering banana turon lumpia! Simple, quick, and made in the air fryer, it’s a crispy, sweet snack that’s oh-so-delicious!
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Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Caramelized bananas with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. — Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Sweet tooth? These Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas are your new go-to! Super easy to make with just 3 ingredients, and in less than 10 minutes, you’ll have a warm, caramelized dessert that’s totally irresistible.
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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This double chocolate banana bread is the best of both worlds—rich, chocolatey, and secretly healthy! Vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious, it’s the perfect treat for your afternoon cravings.
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Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites

Only five ingredients in these frozen yogurt covered bananas! Made with plain yogurt and sweetened with stevia. Use your favorite toppings to customize the frozen banana bites and they make the perfect, cooling, kid-approved, summertime snack #easyrecipe #healthysnacks #kidsfood #frozenbananarecipes — Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These frozen yogurt-covered bananas are the perfect bite-sized treat—naturally sweetened, creamy, and bursting with flavor! Add your own crunch on top for the ultimate indulgence that’s simple and satisfying.
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Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen. — Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sweet, warm, and oh-so-easy, these Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon are the ultimate versatile treat! Whether as a dessert, snack, or breakfast addition, these caramelized bananas are great with ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal.
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Banana Almond Butter Smoothie

Start your day with a creamy, nutritious treat! This Banana Almond Butter Smoothie blends ripe bananas with smooth almond butter for a naturally sweet, protein-packed drink that’s as delicious as it is good for you.
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Gluten Free Banana Bars

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Gluten-Free Banana Bars! Packed with almond flour and dark chocolate chips, they’re a delicious, wholesome treat you can feel good about, even in the morning.
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Banana Cake Roll

Roll up a little sweetness with this easy Banana Roll Cake! The cream cheese filling baked into the sponge cake makes it a breeze to make, and the added pecans, cranberries, and candied ginger? Pure perfection.
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