Bananas are the perfect fruit to incorporate into dessert, a healthy snack, or a nutritious smoothie. If you enjoy getting your daily dose of potassium through bananas, you'll love all the creative ways to cook with them. From vegan ice cream for a cool treat to a sweet combination of banana and chocolate, these 15 recipes will make your mouth water.
Banana Cream Brownie Parfait
Pudding, brownies, and bananas — what more can you ask for? When a dessert craving hits, try this banana cream pudding [1]. Made with Greek yogurt and chocolate powder, it's the perfect way to feel decadent while staying healthy.
Banana Bread Smoothie
If you're trying to steer clear of gluten, blend up this banana bread smoothie [2]. Cinnamon and nutmeg give it a spicy kick, and the cottage cheese adds a good dose of protein.
Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies
This dessert is completely dairy-free [3], contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich.
Coconut Banana Bread
Everybody loves banana bread, but how about a tropical-inspired version filled with protein? This coconut banana bread recipe [4] is definitely worth breaking away from your traditional recipe.
Cinnamon Banana Chips
Skip the store-bought, sugar-sweetened banana chips and make your own batch of baked cinnamon banana chips [5].
Frozen Banana Nibblers
Peanut butter and banana is an unbeatable combination. For a frozen snack as an alternative to ice cream, make these bite-size frozen nutty banana nibblers [6].
3-Ingredient Protein Balls
Made with bananas, oats, and protein powder, these simple protein balls [7] are under 50 calories.
Vegan Banana Coconut Ice Cream
The frozen bananas in this vegan banana coconut ice cream [8] help to give the dish a consistency much like you'll find in a soft-serve.
Banana Popsicles
Not only for smoothies, frozen bananas also make a tasty dessert that can satisfy the deepest of sweet-tooth cravings. These frozen banana pops [9] are just 75 calories each.
Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie
Packed with electrolytes, protein, and carbs, this mild-tasting banana smoothie [10] is delicious without being overpowering.
Strawberry Banana Creams
Enjoy strawberries in this recipe for banana creams [11]. This healthy dessert option incorporates everyone's favorite, Greek yogurt.
Vegan Banana Bread
This moist low-fat vegan banana apple chunk bread [12] is healthy enough for breakfast, but flavorful enough for dessert.
Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites
Store a batch of chocolate-covered banana bites [13] in the freezer to have on hand whenever a dessert craving hits. At only 49 calories a serving, enjoy a few!
Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Made with only two ingredients — bananas and peanut butter — this vegan banana ice cream [14] could not be any healthier or simpler!
Banana Carob Bars
For a healthy snack on the go, try these banana carob protein bars [15]. These are sure to keep you energized during a long workday.