Raise your hand if you had over-ripe bananas hanging out on your kitchen counter at least once. Yeah, me too. Many times, actually.
So today's post is like coming to the rescue with over 50 recipes that use over-ripe bananas. There are muffins, breads, smoothies, ice cream, blondies and brownies, cakes and cupcakes, waffles, pancakes and toasts. So many to choose from, your head will spin!
I suggest you save this post (bookmark, pin it) so you always have it on hand when the spotty friends find their way onto your counter. 🙂
recipes from food blogs around the web:
Whole Wheat Yogurt Banana Bread from Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2 bananas)
Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze from Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2 bananas)
Fluffy Milk Chocolate Banana Muffins (skinny style) from Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2 bananas)
The Best Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and chopped Whoppers from Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2 bananas)
Marla says
Best list I have every seen for bananas! I can not decide which one to try first!!!
Erin says
I don't know if I ever said thank you for including a link of mine. 🙁 What bad manners.
So thank you! I love how you listed them by number of bananas used. Very helpful! 🙂
Faerie says
Totally love this roundup! Defo trying fried honey bananas later! Thanx xx
Katelyn says
Wow this compilation of recipes was a life saver for all those countless frozen bananas in my freezer- I was on the brink of tossing them all out to make room but, compelled by my guilt of wasting food, I looked for exactly what this page has: so many tasty sounding recipes! I think the bananas will be eaten one way or another after all.
CrunchyCreamySw says
That's fantastic! I thought we all need a list like this. 🙂 So glad it's helpful! Thanks, Katelyn!
Lavinia says
I love that you mentioned how many bananas are used in each recipe; this was my starting point, I had too many over ripe bananas and needed a recipe which uses most! 🙂
Pamela says
Great post! My favorite way to use them up is in muffins, yum! I also love freezing them for future recipes.
Kate says
Great round up!! Thanks so much for including me! =)
Kathy Geryol says
I smash each one into a ziplock sandwich baggie, get all the air out and freeze them. When I want to bake with them, they are perfect to use even if they are a bit brown. They are great for banana bread and last in the freezer for a long time.
CrunchyCreamySw says
I love this idea, Kathy! Thank you for sharing it!
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
This is so incredibly helpful! Thanks for sharing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Kelly!
The Ninja Baker says
This is definitely a bookmark post, Anna. Thank you for including my Banana Chocolate Caramel Minis =)
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you!
Jessica_AKitchenAddiction says
I think that there are more days with spotty bananas on my counter than without! Definitely have to keep this list on hand!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yay! Thanks, Jessica!
kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says
Thanks for including my Creamy Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins in your round up!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Kristen!
Stephanie - The Culinary Life says
Thanks for including me! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
No problem, Stephanie!
Tutti Dolci says
My freezer is stocked with over-ripe bananas, this is such a great round-up!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Laura!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
great ideas!!! Pinning!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, guys!
Kristen Doyle says
Wow, girl! Loving this roundup because I love cooking with bananas!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Me too! Thanks, Kristen!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Your fluffy muffins just had to be included. They are so fluffy!!! 🙂 Thanks, Averie!
Caroline Hurley says
I love this roundup Anna! I love anything banana, so I could dive into any of these! But I really love how you organized it all for us with the number of bananas needed! Genius! Thanks for including my banana bread! I love that stuff! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
I can't wait to try your banana bread recipe. It sounds fabulous! Thank you, Caroline!
Laura says
So many great ideas! I'll have to throw away rotten bananas again! Win!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yay! Thanks, Laura!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Best round up ever if I do say so myself.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Aw, thanks, Emily!
Joy @ Baking-Joy says
I love banana bread, am in the middle of making a version right now! I also love freezing them for peanut butter banana smoothies 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Mmm, PB banana smoothies. 🙂 Thanks, Joy!
sally says
Awesome round up! I kinda of what it all! Thanks for including me. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Sally!
Curry and Comfort says
Who doesn't have over ripe bananas around sometime... love this recipe round up idea. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Ramona!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Well, I kind of want everything. I currently have 5 very brown bananas, how do I choose?!
Thanks for including me in your roundup!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Made me hungry just putting this round up together 🙂 Thanks, Lauren!
Liz DellaCroce says
I love this round-up, especially because I always have over-ripe bananas either sitting out or in the freezer. Thanks for including my recipe!
CrunchyCreamySw says
It's great to know we can always turn those bananas into something delicious! 🙂 Thanks, Liz!