12 Ways to Use Up Overripe Bananas (That Aren't Banana Bread)
If you've got overripe bananas, we feel for you. The good news? We have 12 creative recipes and banana bread isn't one.
If you've got overripe bananas, we feel for you. The good news? We have 12 creative recipes and banana bread isn't one.
Like frangipane, the filling in this tart is cakey. But instead of almonds, it tastes like hazelnuts and mashed banana.
Peanut butter makes a perfect partner, but feel free to swap it for smooth almond or cashew butter. Before baking, try decorating these rich, fudgy blondies with sliced bananas.
"Growing up in the south, I know banana pudding and this is the real deal. The pudding was so easy to make and sweet and creamy. My favorite way to eat it is warm with a cold glass of milk."
-Laylagirl
While these flapjacks taste good with butter and maple syrup, they also go great with a bit of cream cheese on top. Freeze them in batches and eat them throughout the week!
Bananas mingle with chocolate chips and mixed seeds in this soft granola bar to make the ultimate power snack!
"I loved the fudgy chocolate filling in this cake, it was a delicious addition to an already great chocolate cake and was akin to a hidden layer of frosting in the middle of the cake."
-Izy Hossack
If you thought bananas and caramel tasted good together, just wait until you add a shot of rum to this single-layer cake.
These cakey banana oat cookies are sandwiched together with tangy cream cheese frosting.
This classic British dessert is incredibly easy to assemble. Plus, you don't even need to bake it!
There's nothing better than a mini doughnut to go with your cup of coffee. These ones are glazed with peanut butter, but feel free to use the nut butter of your choosing.
Put the cream cheese on the warm banana cake, then roll it all up! Add chopped walnuts for a bit of a crunch.
This overnight option is the best when it comes to brunch for a crowd. Garnish with flaked coconut and a dollop of coconut yogurt.