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What to do with over-ripe bananas (recipe round-up)

Published: Jul 27, 2013 · Modified: Nov 5, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

Raise your hand if you had over-ripe bananas hanging out on your kitchen counter at least once. Yeah, me too. Many times, actually.

what to do with over ripe bananas

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)

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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)

 

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Comments

  1. The Ninja Baker says

    July 31, 2013 at 1:14 am

    This is definitely a bookmark post, Anna. Thank you for including my Banana Chocolate Caramel Minis =)

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      August 02, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Thank you!

  2. Jessica_AKitchenAddiction says

    July 30, 2013 at 7:41 am

    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

      August 02, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Yay! Thanks, Jessica!

  3. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    Thanks for including my Creamy Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins in your round up!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      August 02, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Thank you, Kristen!

  4. Stephanie - The Culinary Life says

    July 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Thanks for including me! 🙂

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      August 02, 2013 at 8:10 am

      No problem, Stephanie!

  5. Tutti Dolci says

    July 29, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    My freezer is stocked with over-ripe bananas, this is such a great round-up!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      August 02, 2013 at 8:09 am

      Thank you, Laura!

  6. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    July 29, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    great ideas!!! Pinning!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      August 02, 2013 at 8:09 am

      Thanks, guys!

  7. Kristen Doyle says

    July 29, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Wow, girl! Loving this roundup because I love cooking with bananas!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      July 29, 2013 at 2:30 pm

      Me too! Thanks, Kristen!

  8. CrunchyCreamySw says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Your fluffy muffins just had to be included. They are so fluffy!!! 🙂 Thanks, Averie!

  9. Caroline Hurley says

    July 29, 2013 at 8:00 am

    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

      July 29, 2013 at 9:20 am

      I can't wait to try your banana bread recipe. It sounds fabulous! Thank you, Caroline!

  10. Laura says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    So many great ideas! I'll have to throw away rotten bananas again! Win!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Yay! Thanks, Laura!

  11. Emily @ Life on Food says

    July 28, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Best round up ever if I do say so myself.

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Aw, thanks, Emily!

  12. Joy @ Baking-Joy says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    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

      July 29, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Mmm, PB banana smoothies. 🙂 Thanks, Joy!

  13. sally says

    July 28, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Awesome round up! I kinda of what it all! Thanks for including me. 🙂

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Thanks, Sally!

  14. Curry and Comfort says

    July 28, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Who doesn't have over ripe bananas around sometime... love this recipe round up idea. 🙂

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Thank you, Ramona!

  15. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    July 28, 2013 at 6:37 am

    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

      July 29, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Made me hungry just putting this round up together 🙂 Thanks, Lauren!

  16. Liz DellaCroce says

    July 27, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    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

      July 29, 2013 at 9:17 am

      It's great to know we can always turn those bananas into something delicious! 🙂 Thanks, Liz!

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