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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Breads & Muffins » The Very Best Banana Recipes

    The Very Best Banana Recipes

    Published: Jun 12, 2020 · Modified: Jul 31, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A collage of muffins, cakes and breads made using banana.

    Browse our collection of the very best banana recipes... with everything from muffins to breads, cakes to cupcakes and more - using up ripe bananas has never been easier!

    A collage of muffins, cakes and breads made using banana.

    The Best Banana Recipes

    When you've got a big bowl of ripe bananas sitting in your kitchen, it's the perfect time to get baking!

    When it comes to baking with bananas, the riper they are, the better they are! As bananas ripen, they become sweeter - making them perfect for cakes, muffins and more!

    These Banana Recipes Are: 

    • great for using up ripe or overripe bananas
    • super easy (there's nothing difficult about these simple recipes!)
    • kid-approved and perfect for lunchboxes
    • freezer-friendly - making them great options for 'grab and go' snacks on the run

    Recipes For Using Up Ripe Bananas

    All of the recipes below are completely free! Simply click on the title or the image of the recipe you would like and it will take you directly to the recipe. All recipes have free printable recipe cards (with both Thermomix and conventional methods).

    The Famous ABCD Muffins Recipe (apple, banana, coconut and date)

    This is by far one of our most popular recipes! Once you've made a batch, I promise they'll be on high rotation in no time!

    ABCD Muffins Recipe
    Our award-winning ABCD Muffins are great for kids and are packed with apple, banana, coconut and dates making them a perfect lunch box option!
    5 from 33 votes
    ABCD Muffins

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    This variation on our famous one-bowl banana bread recipe includes chocolate (and that can only be a good thing, right!?).

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
    A simple one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is so moist and delicious! Serve it cold or toasted warm and smothered with butter. 
    5 from 5 votes
    A simple one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is so moist and delicious! Serve it cold or toasted warm and smothered with butter. 

    Banana Blondies with Caramel Frosting

    Move over brownies... these banana blondies will convert you to the lighter side for good!

    Banana Blondies with Caramel Frosting Recipe
    These banana blondies with caramel frosting are so unbelievably good! They are dense, moist, fudgy and PACKED full of banana flavour.
    4.89 from 9 votes
    A white cake stand topped with pieces of banana slice with caramel frosting.

    The Best Banana Bread Recipe - One Bowl

    This is the best Banana Bread recipe you’ll ever make. It’s perfectly moist and makes a great breakfast on the go, lunchbox snack or morning tea treat.

    One Bowl Banana Bread | Cafe Style Recipe
    A delicious one-bowl banana bread that is so quick and easy to prepare!
    5 from 104 votes
    Pieces of moist banana bread with a crunchy sugar top.

    Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Muffins

    These muffins are a lunchbox favourite in our house (plus they're freezer friendly - so they're perfect for a 'grab and go' snack!). 

    Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Muffins Recipe
    These delicious Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Muffins are the BEST!!! They're packed full of bananas and strawberries.... making them seriously YUM!!
    4.94 from 16 votes
    A close up of a muffin made with strawberries, banana and yoghurt, with the muffin case peeled down

    Salted Caramel Banana Muffins

    As much as we all love our classic banana muffins, sometimes you just need to be extra naughty and smother them in salted caramel sauce! 

    Salted Caramel Banana Muffins Recipe
    The most delicious Salted Caramel Banana Muffins... soft, fluffy muffins with a creamy salted caramel drizzle. These are an absolute must-make!
    5 from 8 votes
    The most delicious Salted Caramel Banana Muffins... soft, fluffy muffins with a creamy salted caramel drizzle. This are an absolute must-make!

    Healthy Banana & Double Chocolate Muffins

    When you want a healthier muffin but still want the enjoyment of chocolate... these chocolate banana muffins are the answer. 

    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe
    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins that take just 5 minutes to prepare, are moist and totally delicious! Perfect for a breakfast-on-the-go or a lunchbox treat. 
    5 from 4 votes
    A stack of double chocolate and banana muffins in silver cases.

    Banana & Poppyseed Cake with Vanilla Frosting

    This is such a classic favourite - super quick and easy to whip up and it tastes amazing! Don't forget the melt-in-your-mouth vanilla frosting too (it's dangerously good).

    Banana Poppyseed Cake with Vanilla Frosting Recipe
    Banana and Poppyseed Cake is a classic recipe that combines banana cake with little pops of seeds, to make the most delectable accompaniment to your afternoon cuppa! Topped with a delicious vanilla frosting, you'll find it hard to stop at one piece!
    5 from 3 votes
    A piece of frosted poppy seed cake on a blue and white tea towel in front of the rest of the sliced cake.

    Banana Choc Chip Muffins

    Say hello to the perfect lunch box or after school snack. These are freezer-friendly, so you can whip up a batch and have muffins ready to go!

    Banana Choc Chip Muffins Recipe
    Our super easy banana chocolate chip muffins are the perfect lunchbox snack... and they take less than 30 minutes to prepare and bake!
    5 from 3 votes
    Our super easy banana chocolate chip muffins are the perfect lunchbox snack... and they take less than 30 minutes to prepare and bake!

    Double Chocolate Banana Fudge Loaf

    If you've got overripe bananas, then this is the recipe for you. By far one of our most popular recipes ever - this is super rich and fudgy and perfect for the chocoholics out there. 

    Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
    Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread is a moist and delicious loaf with a double dose of chocolate and the goodness of bananas.
    4.95 from 17 votes
    A chocolate loaf with chocolate chips on top, sitting on a white and grey patterned tea towel.

    Banana Muffins - The Ultimate Recipe

    Our classic banana muffins couldn't be quicker or easier to whip up. With just a few basic ingredients and a couple of minutes, you'll have deliciously soft banana muffins ready and waiting!

    Easy Banana Muffins Recipe
    Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.
    5 from 10 votes
    Our classic banana muffin recipe bakes perfectly soft and moist muffins that are ready in less than 30 minutes! A super easy recipe that's great for lunch boxes.

    Tips For Freezing Bananas

    If you don't have time to bake with your ripe bananas straight away, you can freeze them to use later on!

    Here's my top tips for freezing bananas:

    • wait until your bananas are ripe before freezing - this ensures they have the best flavour
    • peel your bananas before freezing - you 'can' freeze bananas with the peel on but it turns black when frozen and is difficult to remove once frozen
    • cut your banana into medium-sized chunks before freezing - chop each banana into 3-4 pieces before freezing. This allows them to defrost quicker and also makes them easier to use in smoothies or healthy ice-cream recipes
    • place the chunks of banana into a sealable plastic sandwich bag (like glad bags), squeeze out any extra air and seal
    • freeze for up to 3 months
    • to use, remove the frozen banana from the freezer and allow to defrost to room temperature (this will take approximately 1-2 hours). Alternatively, remove the banana pieces from the bag and place onto a microwave-safe plate. Defrost in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. 

    More Lunch Box Recipes

    If you're looking for even more lunch box inspiration, then check out our freezer-friendly lunch box snack recipes, plus our FREE printable with 115+ lunch box ideas!

    A collage of school lunch box snack recipes for kids.

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