Mouthwatering ways to use up those overripe bananas -

Bananas seem to be green forever⁠—until all of a sudden they’re peak ripeness for a fraction of a moment, and then they’re browning before you even get to them. But far too many underestimate the spotty, overripe bananas, and you definitely shouldn't toss them!

Incorporating more bananas in your food naturally helps you consume less sugar and fat, and it gives you vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, along with helping you produce serotonin. If that weren't enough, bananas also develop sugar as they ripen and offer luscious moisture, making them perfect for desserts. Click through to see the tastiest ways to use up browning bananas.

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Banana bread cinnamon rolls -

A combination of two of the world’s most comforting desserts, banana puree substitutes in where egg would be in the dough, and then thin banana slices and walnuts are rolled into it.

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Banana mocha smoothie -

The perfect pick-me-up, and certainly much healthier than the sweet coffee drinks from cafés, this just takes cold coffee, frozen bananas, milk, and cocoa powder.

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"Nice" cream -

Popular among vegans, just freeze peeled bananas, then blend with some nut butter of your choice and you've got a pretty convincing ice-cream! Add whatever flavors or toppings to customize.

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Banana bread -

Flour, eggs, milk, vanilla, butter, sugar, baking soda, walnuts, and mashed banana is what it takes to create this wonder.

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PB&B baked oatmeal -

A hack for those who want banana bread without the effort, you simply add oats and baking powder into a mixture of peanut butter, mashed banana, and eggs, then bake! Add whatever toppings you desire.

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Baked banana smores -

Slice a banana down the middle and stuff in marshmallows and chocolate, then wrap it in foil and bake. Crumble graham crackers on top, and enjoy this campfire treat in the comfort of your home.

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PB&B brownies -

Peanut butter and banana brownies combine three powerhouses together to create a creamy, rich treat. Start with mashed bananas, sugar, butter, vanilla, flour, and cocoa powder, then once in the pan swirl in peanut butter.

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Bananas foster -

The at-home version of this flamed dessert consists of cooking bananas in a sauce made from butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and dark rum, then serving over vanilla ice-cream.

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Banana breakfast cookies -

A healthier cookie that pairs well with a cup of coffee, these in their most basic form just require mashed bananas, oats, and chocolate chips. If you’re feeling fancy, add flour, eggs, oil or applesauce, and nuts.

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Banana blueberry bars -

In addition to mashed bananas, all you need is dates, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and blueberries! You can also freeze these for later.

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Frozen banana pops -

Dip bananas in yogurt or chocolate, roll them in crushed cereal or sprinkles, then freeze them. Future you will thank you.

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Banana split icebox cake -

Icebox cakes rely on whipped cream, wafers, and time spent in the freezer, but you can elevate it by using graham crackers, banana slices, and chocolate syrup for a banana split flavor.

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Flourless PB&B cookies -

The ingredients are peanut butter, banana, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Go forth and enjoy.

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Banana fritters -

Many parts of South East Asia enjoy these battered, deep fried banana fritters. Serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and honey or chocolate sauce.

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Banana cream pie -

The simplest way is to make a cream filling and mix in mashed bananas, then line the crust with banana slices, and then cover the cooled pie with whipped cream, and more bananas!

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Flourless banana muffins -

If you blend bananas, oats, a sweetener of your choice, baking soda, white beans (yes, beans), nut butter, and vanilla extract, you won't believe what comes out of the oven.

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The Elvis -

As beloved by the King, put peanut butter, bacon, and banana in a fried sandwich, and if you're feeling extra rock 'n' roll, put some honey on top.

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Banana pudding -

You can cheat by using a pudding mix, or you can make it from scratch with a blend of bananas, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and milk, all cooked then cooled. Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, whipped cream, and the pudding.

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Banana tartes tatin -

Caramelized bananas are the star of this show, cooked in an indulgent mixture of butter and sugar, then baked in puff pastry. Using a muffin tin, you can make individual bites!

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Banana tropical punch -

Blend bananas, orange juice, and lemonade concentrate with warm water and sugar to taste, then chill and serve with pineapple juice and a citrus soda.

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Banana bread pudding -

It’s like regular bread pudding, with cubes of bread baked in a sweet cream, but that cream has mashed bananas in it. Top the baked dish with banana coins and caramel.

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Frosted banana bars -

A simple mixture of butter, sugar, eggs, banana, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt gets a gourmet finish with a sweet cream cheese frosting.

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Banana pancakes -

It can be as simple as using mashed banana and eggs, or using banana as an egg replacement with pancake mix. You can also make it with oats, baking soda, flour, milk, and anything else to your desired fluffiness.

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Banana roll cake -

It’s essentially a banana bread recipe with more eggs and cooked on a sheet pan, then rolled up while warm (line a dish towel with powdered sugar so it doesn’t stick), then unrolled and lined with a sweet cream cheese icing, and rolled back up.

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Banannoli -

Perhaps a blasphemous take on the Italian cannoli, but delicious just the same! Acquire cannoli shells, whether homemade or not is up to you, and blend banana into a mixture of ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Use a pastry bag to pipe the filling in!

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Banana coffee cake -

Make a regular coffee cake but add mashed banana into the batter, then top the baked cake with a crumble of brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, and nuts of your choice, then bake again and enjoy the aroma filling your home.

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Fudgy banana blondies -

These delectable treats involve stirring a mixture of eggs, sugar, and vanilla into melted white chocolate and butter, then adding mashed bananas and flour.

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Banana souffle -

Cook a mixture of mashed banana, sugar, and cornstarch in butter, then add lemon juice and rum. Stir in egg yolks, fold in whipped egg whites, and bake!

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Chocolate banana braid -

Coat the center of a sheet of puff pastry with a chocolate hazelnut spread, lay down banana slices, then lay strips of the pastry over in whatever form you'd like. Bake, and enjoy.

See also: 30 great recipes with chocolate

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