1,200 banana recipes

Broiled bananas au gratin over a smooth vanilla-lemon cottage cheese base, topped with graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. A low-calorie warm dessert ready in 20 minutes.

From recipe request: posted by SuzieQue. Banana bread become an American staple because of its good flavor and adaptability-sandwiched with cream cheese it makes a meal , and it keeps so well it is ready for a snack or dessert whenever needed. This version includes wheat germ and whole-wheat flour for extra goodness.

Macadamia nut banana bread loaded with mashed bananas and chopped macadamias for a Hawaiian-inspired twist on the classic. Makes two large loaves, five small ones, or a dozen oversize muffins.

Broiled banana on a toasted raisin English muffin with melted apricot jam and a sprinkle of cinnamon. A quick 10-minute breakfast or snack at just 86 calories.

Buttery scones made with ripe mashed banana and strong black coffee for a breakfast treat that pairs two morning favorites. Golden, tender, and ready in 45 minutes.

Orange-glazed bananas baked in fresh orange juice, Grand Marnier, butter, and brown sugar with toasted walnuts. A 15-minute warm fruit dessert. Spoon over vanilla ice cream.

Sheet-pan banana bread baked in a 9x13 pan for a thinner, crustier slice with soft, banana-packed crumb. Uses a sour milk trick for extra tenderness. Serves 6.

Fried bananas almandine sautes split bananas with sliced almonds in clarified butter, served over warm chocolate sauce spiked with Grand Marnier. A classic French-leaning dessert that comes together in under 20 minutes.

Tropical banana pineapple bread with crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and cinnamon. This big-batch recipe makes two full loaves with just 10 minutes of prep.

A no-bake cheesecake with a whole wheat crust, creamy cottage cheese and banana filling, and fresh grapefruit on top. Light, tangy, and set with gelatin for a refreshing lower-calorie dessert.

Gluten-free, dairy-free Banana Nut Pancakes made with rice flour and beaten egg whites for real fluffiness. Sweetened with honey, loaded with banana and walnuts, ready in 20 minutes.

Impossible banana cream pie blended in 30 seconds with Bisquick, eggs, milk, and sugar that forms its own crust while baking. Topped with fresh bananas and sweetened whipped cream.

Oatmeal banana cupcakes sweetened with honey and mashed banana. Quick-cooking oats add hearty texture to a soft, tender crumb. Simple one-bowl method, ready in under an hour.

Banana caramel pie with a brown sugar custard cooked on the stovetop, sliced ripe bananas, and a whipped cream or meringue topping. A retro butterscotch-banana pie that beats anything from a box.

Oven-baked banana French toast made with egg whites and whole wheat bread, topped with a warm honey-cinnamon blueberry sauce. A lighter, hands-off brunch that skips the griddle.

Banana-stuffed French toast made with cinnamon-raisin bread, egg whites, and skim milk. A lighter brunch dish with mashed banana filling and a maple yogurt topping.