10+ Banana Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Day

Banana desserts are a fantastic way to use up ripe bananas. You get tasty treats everyone can enjoy, and honestly, who doesn’t love a good banana treat now and then?

Whether you want something quick or feel like trying something a bit fancier, there are so many easy recipes with bananas as the star.

You can whip up all kinds of banana desserts that are both delicious and surprisingly easy. Most of these recipes call for ingredients you probably already have, so you won’t need to run to the store.

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas
• Flour
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Butter
• Baking powder
• Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.
3. Mix in sugar, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
4. Add flour and baking powder, then stir until smooth.
5. Fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
6. Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

1) Banana Sour Cream Bread

Banana sour cream bread is moist and loaded with flavor. The sour cream gives it a hint of tang and keeps the bread extra soft.

It’s all mixed in one bowl, so cleanup’s a breeze. You can have it for breakfast, a snack, or honestly, whenever you feel like it.

Slice it up and eat it plain, or maybe with a little butter if you’re feeling indulgent. It freezes well, so you can stash some away for later.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup softened butter
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 large very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla.
5. Mix dry ingredients separately, then add to wet mix.
6. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

2) Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt

This banana bread comes out soft and moist, thanks to Greek yogurt. The dark chocolate swirl makes it look pretty fancy and adds a deep, rich flavor.

You’ll use less sugar than most banana breads, so it’s a bit lighter. The banana and chocolate balance each other out nicely, so neither takes over.

Baking is straightforward and takes about an hour. Every bite gives you a lovely mix of creamy banana and dark chocolate.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mash bananas and mix with Greek yogurt and sugar.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well.
4. Divide batter in half, mix dark chocolate into one half.
5. Pour plain and chocolate batters alternately into a loaf pan.
6. Use a knife to swirl the batters together.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

3) Banana Bread Mug Cake

If you’re after something super quick, a banana bread mug cake is just the thing. Use a ripe banana, a few pantry staples, and you’re set.

Mix everything right in the mug and pop it in the microwave. Hardly any cleanup—always a plus.

It’s soft and moist, kind of like classic banana bread but way faster. Toss in some chocolate chunks or nuts if you want.

You don’t need anything fancy. Overripe bananas work best, and if you’re after a healthier version, swap in honey for sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 medium very ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon milk

Cooking Instructions

1. Mash the banana in your mug until smooth.
2. Add sugars, salt, and baking powder, then mix.
3. Stir in flour, oil, and milk until combined.
4. Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes until set.
5. Let it cool slightly before eating.

If you want more details, here’s a banana bread mug cake recipe.

4) Classic Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

You can make banana pudding with just a few simple ingredients: vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy vanilla custard.

Layer the bananas and wafers with the pudding. The wafers soften up, but they still keep a bit of crunch.

The pudding usually uses a homemade custard, but some folks go with instant. Chill the whole thing for a few hours so the flavors come together.

Ingredients

• 45 vanilla wafers
• 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
• 3 eggs (for custard)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt

Cooking Instructions

1. Separate the eggs. Whisk yolks with sugar, flour, and salt.
2. Slowly add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring until thick.
3. Remove from heat, add vanilla. Let custard cool.
4. Layer wafers, bananas, and custard in a dish.
5. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

For a classic take, check out this Classic Banana Pudding Recipe.

5) Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster is quick, dramatic, and ridiculously good. You cook bananas in a sauce made from brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and rum.

Once the sauce is bubbling, you pour in the rum and light it up (carefully, please). The flames burn off the alcohol and leave a deep, caramel flavor.

Spoon the warm bananas and sauce over vanilla ice cream. It’s creamy, sweet, and a bit showy—perfect for when you want dessert to feel special.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup rum
• Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Cooking Instructions

1. Peel and slice the bananas.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until melted and bubbling.
4. Add bananas and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
5. Carefully pour in rum and ignite with a long lighter. Let flames burn off.
6. Spoon the bananas and sauce over ice cream.
7. Serve immediately.

If you want to try it, here’s a Bananas Foster Recipe.

6) Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie is a classic, and you can make it pretty much any time. It’s got a flaky or cookie crust, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh banana slices.

Pile on some whipped cream and you’re done. If you use instant pudding, you don’t even need to bake it.

You can buy a crust or make your own. Ripe but firm bananas work best—they hold up nicely and won’t turn to mush.

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust (flaky or cookie)
• 3-4 ripe bananas
• 1 package vanilla instant pudding
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped cream

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare and bake crust according to package or recipe instructions. Let cool.
2. Mix pudding with cold milk until thickened.
3. Slice bananas and layer half on the crust.
4. Pour half the pudding over bananas.
5. Add remaining bananas and pudding layers.
6. Top with whipped cream.
7. Chill pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

Here’s a detailed recipe for Banana Cream Pie.

7) Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Hummingbird cake is sweet and a little bit tropical. You mix in ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans for flavor and texture.

Cream cheese frosting goes on top, giving a tangy contrast to the sweet cake. Usually, you’ll make it as a three-layer cake—great for sharing.

It’s not tricky to bake, and the fruit makes it extra moist. If you haven’t tried it, you might be surprised how much you like it.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
4. In a larger bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs.
5. Stir in mashed bananas, pineapple, and vanilla.
6. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well.
7. Fold in pecans.
8. Divide batter into the pans evenly.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
11. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until creamy.
13. Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.

8) Old-Fashioned Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips

These old-fashioned banana bars come together fast and taste fantastic. The texture lands somewhere between cake and blondies—soft, a little chewy, and honestly pretty hard to resist.

Chocolate chips melt into sweet pockets that just work with the ripe banana flavor. You can grab one for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert if you’re feeling it.

It’s a smart way to use up those bananas that are a bit too spotty to eat straight. No need for fancy ingredients, either.

They bake quickly, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen all afternoon. If you cover them, they’ll stay moist and fresh for a couple of days—though I doubt they’ll last that long.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch pan.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the bars cool before cutting.

For a tested recipe, check out these old-fashioned banana bars.

9) No-Bake Banana Dessert with Butter and Sugar

This no-bake banana dessert is as easy as it gets. You start by making a crust from graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

That base ends up buttery and a bit crunchy, and you don’t even have to touch the oven. Next, layer on slices of fresh banana.

Then, whip up a vanilla pudding mix with milk. The pudding is creamy and smooth—kind of dreamy with the bananas.

You just chill the whole thing in the fridge until it sets. Honestly, it’s perfect when you want something sweet and cold without much fuss.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a dish to make the crust.
2. In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding with milk until it thickens.
3. Arrange banana slices over the crust.
4. Pour the pudding over the bananas and spread it out.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

10) Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Topping

Banana blondies are such a clever way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on the counter. They turn out soft and chewy, with just a hint of banana—nothing too overpowering.

The brown butter topping? That’s where things get interesting. It brings this deep, nutty flavor that honestly makes the whole thing hard to resist.

Bake the blondies until they’re just set. While they’re still warm, spread the browned butter frosting over the top.

The frosting soaks in a little, so every bite gets a bit of that rich flavor. It’s a simple move, but it makes a difference.

These are easy enough for a quick snack, but they’d fit right in at dessert, too. Personally, I like them best with a cold glass of milk, though tea works if that’s your thing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ripe banana, mashed

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the butter in a pan, then let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Mix brown sugar and egg into the butter.
4. Stir in vanilla and mashed banana.
5. Add flour and salt, and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into a greased pan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
8. Spread extra browned butter on top while they’re still warm.