We always have bananas at home. Sometimes my son absolutely loves them, and then sometimes he does not, and then we're left with that bunch of bananas going overripe slowly. So here is a list of 22 easy banana dessert recipes that will make sure those bananas never go to waste.

Absolutely foolproof; you don't need any pastry skills- nothing fancy here. It's just about getting rid of those overripe bananas instead of throwing them away. We always think, oh, banana bread, but here are even easier recipes to make.

Banana Dessert Quick-Glance Table

These recipes range from super quick (about 2 minutes) to an average of around 15 minutes. There are tons of different styles here, from baked desserts and cookies to no-bake treats, frozen desserts, warm desserts, and even quick mug cakes.

Some are perfect if you don't want to turn the oven on, especially in summer, and some even contain just three ingredients or involve literally just a banana and one other thing. This is a super handy, easy guide, and it literally just comes down to how much time you've got to throw things around the kitchen.

Recipe Name	Dessert Type	Prep Time
1. Classic One-Bowl Banana Bread	Baked Good	10 mins
2. Three-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies	Cookies	5 mins
3. No-Bake Banana Pudding Cups	No-Bake	10 mins
4. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins	Baked Good	10 mins
5. Peanut Butter Banana Blender Ice Cream	Frozen	5 mins
6. Banana Caramel Poke Cake	Cake	15 mins
7. Cinnamon Baked Bananas	Warm Dessert	5 mins
8. Banana Split Dump Cake	Baked Dessert	10 mins
9. Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread	Baked Good	15 mins
10. Banana Nut Brownies	Brownies	10 mins
11. Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites	Frozen	15 mins
12. Banana Foster Skillet Crumble	Warm Dessert	10 mins
13. Microwave Banana Mug Cake	Quick Treat	2 mins
14. Banana Coconut Macaroons	Cookies	10 mins
15. Upside-Down Banana Caramel Cake	Cake	15 mins
16. Banana Snickerdoodle Cookies	Cookies	15 mins
17. Easy Banana Cream Pie	No-Bake	15 mins
18. Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies	Bars	10 mins
19. Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups	Quick Treat	5 mins
20. Banana Bread French Toast Casserole	Breakfast/Dessert	15 mins
21. Strawberry Banana Yogurt Popsicles	Frozen	10 mins
22. Banana Magic Custard Cake	Cake	20 mins

1. Classic One-Bowl Banana Bread

This is your classic one-bowl banana bread recipe, a real go-to. I make this when I'm having friends or girlfriends over for tea, and I need to get rid of those bananas that are going black. The darker they get, the sweeter and more flavorful the loaf is going to be. Also, since it's a one-bowl bread, that's literally all you have to wash: one bowl.

A big tip I can give you on this one is don't overmix the batter, because the loaf becomes super dense, and that's not what you want out of a banana bread. I love throwing in some walnuts, pecans, and sometimes chocolate chips, or even frozen blueberries, since it adds a whole different dimension to the bread and flavor profile.

This one freezes really well too. I love serving this with some malted butter, or you can even toast it the next day. Prep is 10 minutes, cook is 55 minutes, yield is eight servings.

2. Three-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

You can't get easier than this one. It's just three ingredients, and because there's no flour, this is naturally gluten-free; just check your oats. The bananas act as both the sweetener and the binder, so it's pretty low sugar, which is also great for little kids. And then they have that soft, chewy texture rather than a crisp cookie texture.

I throw these into my kids' lunch boxes. Five-minute prep, twelve-minute cook, makes twelve cookies.

3. No-Bake Banana Pudding Cups

I make these when it's way too hot outside, and no one wants to touch the oven. This is definitely a summer dessert, which needs some time to chill in the fridge. It just gets all those layers set, and I find that the flavors come together really well. You usually layer it with some vanilla pudding, bananas, whipped cream, and some wafers, or crushed biscuits if you don't have wafers, that work just as well.

These are great also because you can make them way ahead, so they're ideal for parties or picnics, easy to grab and go. And sometimes if you want to spice things up, you could add something like caramel sauce, crushed toffee, or chocolate shavings.

People think these are fancy because they're served in individual cups, which makes them feel a bit more special, whether it's for family or friends. Prep is 10 minutes, no cooking, and this makes four servings.

4. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

My son loves licking the bowl after making these delicious, moist banana muffins. They take a little bit longer to make, about 30 minutes, and you must use a ripe banana here because it makes the muffins so much moister and so flavorful. Just like the banana bread, don't overmix this because it makes the muffins super tough.

My son loves arranging the chocolate chips on top of the muffins in the last few minutes of baking. These make really, really good muffins for lunch boxes, and they freeze surprisingly well too. You can choose what type of chocolate you want to use here: milk, dark, or even white chocolate chips; it all depends on the flavor you're after.

These always disappear really quickly at my house. Prep takes 10 minutes, cooking takes 20 minutes, and this makes 12 muffins.

5. Peanut Butter Banana Blender Ice Cream

I always have about 10 frozen bananas in my freezer, because when I see them going really, really brown, that's where they go straight away, and plus my son begs for ice cream. Honestly, there's no sugar, no cream, nothing. You just throw them all into the blender with a little bit of peanut butter, and I like to add a little bit of almond milk or fresh milk just to get it going.

Then I promise you he sits there and eats it like he's eating store-bought vanilla ice cream, and I feel so great and not guilty that he's consuming too much sugar. I still have tons of bananas in the freezer that we need to get through. This takes 5 minutes, no cook time, and serves two.

6. Banana Caramel Poke Cake

This banana caramel poke cake is quite a funny name for a cake, but it's very literal. It's because it's full of holes, which allows the filling to soak in. Can you actually think of a more delicious combination than banana and caramel?

I don't know, there's something about that combination that just does it for me, that caramel falling into all those little holes. Then it's finished with some whipped cream and extra caramel for serving. This is quite an indulgent one, plus it's great because you can make it ahead, and it actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge.

I like to add a pinch of sea salt and toasted pecans to cut the sweetness and add delicious texture. Prep is 15 minutes, cook is 30 minutes, and it serves 12.

7. Cinnamon Baked Bananas

Cinnamon Baked Bananas is a classic, easy, throw-together dessert that I absolutely love. I think it brings me back to my childhood. It's a cinnamon-and-banana dish, and I like to add some brown sugar. One banana typically serves about four people.

A huge common mistake here, guys, is underbaking. That banana should be soft and the skin black if it's done right. A squeeze of lemon juice also helps keep the bananas from browning before they go into the oven. It's delicious served with some whipped cream and a drizzle of honey. Prep takes 5 minutes; cooking time is 15 minutes.

8. Banana Split Dump Cake

I love serving this banana split dump cake when I've got a huge crowd of people around, because it's just so easy to scoop and serve. It goes so well with some vanilla ice cream, which melts into the cake. It's kind of like a banana split sundae in some ways; it's got that flavor going.

I found this super easy to make because it's just layering. This is definitely the kind of dessert that's simple to make but always feels like a treat. 10 minutes prep, 45 minutes cook, serves 12.

9. Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread

I make this banana bread when the bananas are very ripe. I just find it gives the loaf the best flavor, and it keeps it really moist. The cream cheese adds a really rich, tangy contrast to a sweet banana bread. Make sure you chill the cream cheese for a few minutes, because it makes it much easier to layer in.

It's really important with this one not to overbake, because you want the center of the bread to stay sticky and soft. It also freezes really well, although it does taste better fresh. Goes great with a cup of coffee or tea. Prep time: 15 minutes; cooking time: 60 minutes; this makes 10 servings.

10. Banana Nut Brownies

If there's one note I can give you about these banana nut brownies, it's to pull them from the oven early. Don't let these go, because the banana adds tons of moisture, so you'd think to leave them in the oven, but overbaking is normally what happens here.

This is another one my son loves to help prepare because his whole hand goes in that bowl. Let these cool completely before you cut them, because they tend to go all over the show if you don't, and letting them cool makes it slightly easier.

Also, make sure you chop those nuts before you add them in; it just adds a huge booster of flavor. These are delicious on their own. Prep is 10 minutes, cooking time is 25 minutes, and the recipe makes 16 servings.

11. Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites

I make these for the kids on a hot summer day when we don't have ice cream available. It's also a really great way to use up bananas before they get too soft. The trick here is freezing the banana first, because it helps the chocolate set into a crisp shell super quick.

I steer toward dark chocolate when I make these, but you can use whatever you like; they all just set a bit differently. Two to three bananas give me about six servings depending on the size of the banana. Let them sit at room temperature for a minute or so before eating, so the banana softens up a bit and isn't so cold.

Sometimes I like to roll them in chopped nuts, coconut, or even colorful sprinkles, which goes down like a huge treat with the kids. 15 minutes prep, no cooking time, and these servings work great for a hot day.

12. Banana Foster Skillet Crumble

Banana Foster Skillet Crumble was actually named after a customer, and it originated at Brennan's restaurant in New Orleans around 1951. Fun fact of the day. This takes about 25 minutes to cook.

13. Microwave Banana Mug Cake

When my darling son has finished his dinner, he always asks, "Can I have something sweet now?" and I normally make him this one, because it literally takes less than five minutes.

It's one of the quickest banana desserts out there, and because we always have bananas at home, there's always one or two that are going a bit dark and need to be used right away.

Make sure you use a large microwave-safe mug, because this batter rises quite a bit when it cooks. And then, have it with some peanut butter and a drizzle of caramel. This one feels like a proper dessert with hardly any effort.

Prep: two minutes. Cooking time: two minutes. This makes one serving.

14. Banana Coconut Macaroons

This coconut banana macaroon recipe is such a fun twist on the classic recipe. They have a lovely chewy center and get all crisp and golden on the outside. These macaroons are super delicious just as they are, but if you're feeling a bit indulgent every now and again, you can drizzle some dark chocolate over them, and it just takes them to the next level.

A mistake I have made in the past is using sweetened coconut, which tends to make them a bit too sweet for my liking. I love to make these, put them away in an airtight container in the cupboard, and bring them out when I have my girlfriends over for coffee.

Prep time is 10 minutes, cooking time is 15 minutes, and it serves 15 people.

15. Upside-Down Banana Caramel Cake

You either turn that cake upside down, lift the tin, and get pleasantly surprised by the outcome, or you shudder a bit at the look of it, but overall it's still absolutely delicious. One little tip: let the cake cool for a few minutes before turning it out, because it gives that caramel time to settle without sticking to the pan.

This is a pretty straightforward recipe, and most of the time everyone's super impressed when I've made it. Serve with a delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream. Prep time is 15 minutes, cooking time 40 minutes, and it serves eight.

16. Banana Snickerdoodle Cookies

My son and I made these banana snickerdoodle cookies recently for his bake sale at school, and apparently they went down really fast. A tip I can give you here is that they might look slightly underdone when they come out of the oven, but they actually continue to cook as they cool, so they stay wonderfully soft and gooey in the middle.

Try not to overbake them. I just find that warm cinnamon brings out such a delicious natural sweetness in the banana without either one being too overpowering. These are really delicious. Prep time is 15 minutes, cooking is 12 minutes, and this recipe makes 24 servings.

17. Easy Banana Cream Pie

This is a great, easy banana cream pie recipe that I like to serve on a hot day because it requires absolutely no cooking. You've just got to set it in the fridge for about two to four hours. I also like to save time here and use store-bought pastry instead of making it myself. One thing to watch for when making this pie is cutting it too soon.

You've got to let it fully set, because the bananas go brown and the filling can weep. It really is a timeless dessert that never goes out of style, and if you want to dress it up, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or toasted coconut on top looks lovely and adds lots of extra flavor.

Just 15 minutes of prep time, no cooking, and it serves eight.

18. Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies

These banana chocolate chip blondies are like the cousins of a chocolate brownie, and they're made even better with sweet, ripe bananas and tons of chocolate chips. I think the banana keeps everything really moist, and then that chocolate melts into little pockets throughout each batch. My husband begged me to make these, and he particularly likes the banana version.

The cool thing about this recipe is no mixer is needed; it's just a one-bowl mixing method. It takes about 35 minutes total, which is quite quick. Store them in an airtight container in the pantry, and these are gone within two days. Prep time is 10 minutes, cook time is 25 minutes, and it serves 16.

19. Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups

My son begs for these peanut butter roll-ups, and he gets them on Fridays in his lunch box as his treat of the day. They're really easy to make because it's a no-cook recipe, so I whip these up early in the morning.

I definitely think you need to make these with a soft tortilla or wrap. It's such a simple filling, and you don't need a long list of ingredients to make a really delicious roll-up.

20. Banana Bread French Toast Casserole

This recipe takes me back to the farm, when my grandma would make it for us on a Saturday morning while my mom and dad were out on a hike. She'd use up the leftover banana bread, and I promise you, the whole casserole was something else. The top would go golden and slightly crisp, and she managed to always keep the middle soft and custardy.

Then we'd go pick fresh berries and strawberries from outside and serve it with some sliced banana and a large amount of maple syrup. This recipe still makes me feel really nostalgic. Prep is 15 minutes, cooking time is 45 minutes, and it serves eight.

21. Strawberry Banana Yogurt Popsicles

These popsicles are really refreshing, and they're super easy to make. I like using Greek yogurt because it gives the popsicles a smooth texture and makes them a little more filling, too. These are a huge hit with the kids, but honestly I think adults enjoy them just as much. The strawberries add a lovely fresh flavor, and the banana makes everything naturally creamy.

They usually need about 4 to 6 hours in the freezer, or overnight, to set properly, so you can't rush this one, guys. And you don't have to use strawberries; you can use whatever berries you've got. It takes 10 minutes to prep, no cooking, and makes six servings.

22. Banana Magic Custard Cake

This is really a magic custard cake because you start with just one layer of batter, but as it bakes, it separates into three different layers: a spongy top, a custard in the middle, and then a slightly denser base. Adding banana gives it a lovely natural sweetness and makes the whole dessert even more comforting.

Make sure your custard layer is fully set before cutting; cooling time is often about two to three hours, so you can't rush this one, guys. It takes about 15 minutes to bake; try not to overbake it because the custard does collapse, and if you overbake it, it becomes really rubbery on top. This dessert looks a lot more complicated than it really is.

Time to Rescue Those Bananas

Don't throw away your overripe bananas. I know my son won't touch a banana if it's got a brown spot on it, but what he doesn't know is that all of those brown bananas go into the freezer and get turned into deliciousness, or they get whipped up into a dessert that he begs for.

Also, a cool tip is to keep those banana peels and use them for composting, or add them into a jar with some water and let it sit for about a week and a half to make this amazing orchid fertilizer. It really smells, but it really makes your orchids bloom amazingly. Put it into a spray bottle and spray it onto your orchids.

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