I’m sure anyone who’s ever bought a bunch of bananas has at one point or other ended up with the typical banana buyer’s problem- too many brown bananas and no idea of what to do with them! You could force yourself to eat up the extra bananas as-is or in cereal or put them in the freezer to maybe use later, but there’s a better option- make a delicious banana-based recipe! Take a look at these 15 Yummy Recipes That Use Up Brown Bananas!
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There are so many different things you can make with overripe bananas! You can make bread, muffins, pancakes, and so much more! After going through this list, you’ll never wonder how to use up brown bananas again! If anything, you’ll wish you always had brown bananas!
15 Yummy Recipes That Use Up Brown Bananas
- Flavor. The overripe banana flavor actually increases and sweetens as it continues to ripen because, in the ripening process, the starches in the banana are converted to sugar.
- Best for Baking. Using overripe bananas when baking will create a strong and savory banana taste in your breads, muffins, and cookies.
- Avoids Waste. No one wants to eat a banana that is turning brown, but using them in baking, recipes, and smoothies, is a great way to use the entire bunch while delivering a flavorful snack.
1. Fluffy Banana Pancakes
Doesn’t this look delicious? You can easily use up brown bananas by making these fluffy banana pancakes from Kitchen Treaty!
2. Almond Butter Banana Cookies
If you love cookies, then you’ve got to put your ripe bananas to use in Living Well Kitchen’s Almond Butter Banana Cookies!
3. Banana Beignets
I have never made Banana Beignets by Get Off Your Butt And Bake, but the recipes ensure they are easy to make! These deep-fried dipped in sugar pastries can only be a satisfying and delightful treat to yourself.
4. Banana Caramel Cream Dessert
This looks so good! This would make a great after-dinner dessert and is a great way to use up brown bananas! Follow Glorious Treats’ recipe to make this banana caramel cream dessert!
5. Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Streusel
Why make plain old banana bread when you can bake this delicious Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Streusel? Take a look at Baked With Love’s yummy recipe!
6. Strawberry Banana Granola Bars
Commercial granola bars often contain extra ingredients that aren’t so good for you. Get around this by making your own strawberry banana granola bars! Amy’s Healthy Baking explains how to make them!
7. Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
This cake looks absolutely decadent! Follow Mom on Timeout’s recipe to make your own yummy chocolate banana applesauce cake!
8. Low Sugar Banana Nut Scones
Scones taste so good, but often aren’t that healthy. Luckily these scones not only include healthy bananas, but they’re also low in sugar! Follow The Gunny Sack’s recipe to make these low-sugar banana nut scones!
9. Banana Rolo Ravioli
Have you ever tried a dessert ravioli? If you haven’t, or even if you have, then you’ve got to make Kitchen Meets Girl’s banana Rolo ravioli dessert!
10. Raspberry Banana Ice Cream
If you want a healthier kind of ice cream, then you have to mix up Grandbaby Cakes’ raspberry banana ice cream! No ice cream maker is required!
11. 4-Ingredient Steel Cut Oat Cookies
These 4-Ingredient Steel Cut Oat Cookies by The Baker Mama are flourless, chewy, and packed with delicious flavor.
12. Banana Split Smoothie
Big Oven delivers a BIG hit with this Banana Split Smoothie for a midday snack or a sweet treat.
13. Banana “Ice Cream” with Toasted Coconut, Almonds, & Dark Chocolate
If you are an almond joy lover and looking for a healthy version of ice cream, Banana “Ice Cream” with Toasted Coconut, Almonds, & Dark Chocolate from Ambitious Kitchen will be the perfect frozen treat for you.
14. Banana Snack Cake with Vanilla Frosting
Are you looking for an easy dessert to complement your dinner? Belle Of The Kitchen offers a delicious Banana Snack Cake with Vanilla Frosting which will be the perfect addition to any meal.
15. Homemade Acai Bowl
Tropical Acai Bowl from Carlsbad Cravings is made with many flavorful fruit varieties, you might find yourself being surprised at which fruits are actually included in the recipe.
How do you use up brown bananas?
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