Find your new favorite banana dessert on this list of amazing recipes! Plus, get some ideas of what goes well with bananas in desserts.
Are you a banana lover? You are in for a sweet treat with this post! I’m not only going to share a list of awesome banana desserts, I’ll also give you some ideas of what flavors go well with bananas in your recipes.
Use bananas for recipe swaps
First, let me talk about the versatility of bananas. I’m sure you already know that ripe bananas are super sweet and mash up easily to be added in a banana-flavored recipe. But did you know that they can also be used as a healthy swap in various dessert recipes?
Yep! You can use mashed bananas in place of fats like butter or oil. Their natural creaminess will add moisture to baked goods while also adding sweetness. This allows you to cut down on any added sugars! Just make sure that the flavor of bananas pairs well with the other ingredients.
What flavors go with banana?
Here are some perfect ingredients to pair with bananas in your desserts:
- Chocolate: Bananas and chocolate are a match made in heaven. The cocoa flavor complements the sweetness of the bananas. Consider using a drizzle of chocolate, or adding chocolate chips to your banana recipes.
- Nuts: Add a crunch to your banana treats with a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, and peanuts work well with bananas.
- Nut butters: Just like nuts, nut butters will pair well. Hello, peanut butter and bananas? Yes please!
- Caramel: Add a bit of rich, buttery yumminess to your bananas with caramel. Drizzle caramel sauce on your banana creations, or you can even caramelize bananas.
Anyone else getting hungry? Let’s check out the banana desserts I found for you. Scroll down and get ready to add a bunch (😜) of these to your recipe stash…
Banana Desserts
Find your new favorite banana dessert on this list of amazing recipes!
Banana Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting
Experience the fantastic blend of banana and Nutella in these cupcakes. Moist, banana-flavored cupcakes with a light texture, complemented by the irresistible goodness of a Nutella frosting that almost steals the show!
Elvis Sandwich
This Elvis sandwich themed crescent roll dessert is delicious! The sweet, salty, and creamy just work together. It's easy to make and budget friendly!
The Best Banana Cake
Kate adapted her popular banana bread into a cake recipe and topped it with her favorite cream cheese frosting. The result knocked her old favorite cake down to #2!
Chocolate Banana Popsicles
Banana and chocolate are such a perfect combination! You can make these creamy popsicles with ingredients you likely already have in your cabinet.
Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy, and scrumptious, these banana oatmeal cookies will be your new favorite! They are great as a dessert, snack, or to eat on the go.
Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding
This is the ultimate easy banana pudding recipe! This pudding uses basic ingredients, but is far from basic-tasting. It is sure to be a hit for your next gathering!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Cheesecake? Oh my word that is a name chock full of delicious ingredients! This recipe will not disappoint.
Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
With a luscious banana brownie foundation and enticing peanut butter swirls, this recipe is a definite keeper.
Twinkie Cake
This no bake cake is made with pineapples, whipped cream, bananas, and Twinkies! It's the perfect summer dessert.
Banana Pudding Cake
This super moist banana pudding cake only has 5 ingredients! It is a perfect addition to a brunch or party.
Paleo Cookies
These amazing paleo cookies only have three ingredients! They are soft, delicious, and one of my favorite go-to desserts. Oh, and they're vegan, too.
Easy Banana Cream Pie
A quick and simple version of the classic banana cream pie! This recipe only has 5 ingredients and is prepped in only 15 minutes.
Banana Pudding Tiramisu with Caramel
This no-bake recipe is a hassle-free dessert that will definitely impress guests! A classic tiramisu with a banana twist.
Banana Monkey Bread
Are you a fan of bananas foster? Then this easy monkey bread recipe is for you! The best part is that you only need six ingredients including canned biscuits.
Chocolate Banana Bark
Easy to make, three ingredients, and tastes great? No wonder this chocolate banana bark with peanut butter went viral on social media!
Chocolate Covered Bananas
If you're looking for a quick, tasty snack or dessert that is packed with flavor - this is it! Both kids and adults will love these frozen chocolate dipped bananas!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
You have to try this clean eating recipe for chocolate peanut butter banana ice cream (aka 'nice cream')! You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthy dessert and feel good about it.
Banana Cookies
Crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside, these banana cookies can be enjoyed in just 20 minutes!
Thai Fried Bananas
Bring a favorite Thai street food to your kitchen with this Thai fried banana or (Kluay Kaek). It is the perfect combination of sweetness and crunch!
Banana Magic Cake
Make a 3-layer cake with just one batter—I would definitely call that magic! This custard cake with mashed banana comes together with just 15 minutes prep.
Peanut Butter and Banana Yogurt Pops
Four ingredients and popsicle molds are all you need to enjoy the awesome combination of peanut butter and banana!
Banana & Nutella Puff Pastry
Only 3 ingredients needed and they are right there in the recipe name! Super easy to put together and can easily be customized with different fillings.
Caramelized Bananas
You could probably make this recipe right now! Do you have bananas and sugar? You are set. You can enjoy these on their own or as a topping on ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, etc.
Banana Bread Blondies
These are the perfect combination of banana bread and blondies! Bonus? They are topped off with a sweet brown butter frosting for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Grilled Bananas
Bananas on the grill? Yep! Make these cinnamon, brown sugar bananas and eat them alone or pair them with some ice cream or whipped cream.
Frosted Banana Cookies
You have to make these delicious banana cookies! The creamy brown sugar frosting takes them to new heights.
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Tuesday 20th of February 2024
These banana desserts look absolutely mouthwatering! I'm definitely adding them to my must-try list. Who knew bananas could be so versatile and delicious in desserts? Can't wait to indulge in these sweet treats!