25 Delicious Recipes for Brown Bananas

We’ve all been there—you buy a bunch of bananas with the best intentions, but before you know it, they’re sitting on the counter, turning brown, and looking a little too ripe for snacking. But don’t toss them! Those overripe bananas are little powerhouses of flavor and natural sweetness, perfect for all kinds of delicious recipes.

Whether you’re in the mood for something warm and comforting, light and refreshing, or even a little unexpected, there are plenty of ways to make the most of those brown bananas. This list is packed with ideas to help you turn them into something truly tasty. So before you throw them away, take a look—you might just find a new favorite way to use them!

My mom always made banana bread with them. I remember having an after-school banana bread snack, warm out of the oven and topped with butter. The butter would melt and flavor the bread even more. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Whatever you do, DO NOT throw your bananas away. Put them in the freezer until you are ready to use them.

Banana Recipes

1. Banana Bread Breakfast Casserole
2. Banana Chocolate Cake
3. Banana Cake
4. Banana Nut Muffins
5. Banana Cupcakes
6. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
8. Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread
9. White Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread
10. Bananas Foster Pancakes
11. Honey Banana Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
12. Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
13. Crockpot Banana Bread
14. Banana Streusel Muffins
15. Caramel Banana Muffins
16. Nutella Banana Bread
17. Marbled Banana Bread
18. Banana Raspberry Muffins
19. Cinnamon Banana Pancakes
20. Banana Bread
21. Banana Cookies
22. Banana Bread Overnight Oats
23. Dairy-free Banana Ice Cream
24. Mango Banana Marshmallow Salad
25. Banana Split Brownies