Bananas are one of those affordable ingredients we always seem to have on hand. There are so many easy ways to use them beyond just eating them plain. From baking to freezing and quick snacks, these ideas make it easy to use ripe bananas without waste.
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Fresh & Simple Ways to Eat Bananas
- On toast
- With peanut butter & honey
- With peanut butter & coconut
- Banana sandwiches
- Peanut butter sandwiches
Frozen & No-Bake Treats
- Frozen bananas
- Banana popsicles
- Nice cream
- Yogurt-coated banana pops
- Banana splits
Drinks & Smooth Treats
- Smoothies
- Milkshakes
- Frappes
Breakfast Ideas
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Oatmeal
- Cereal
- Yogurt
Baking with Bananas
- Banana bread
- Muffins
- Cake
- Brownies
- Cookies
- Banana upside-down cake
- Banana cream pie
Desserts & Special Treats
- Banana pudding
- Bananas Foster
- Jello
Preserving & Meal Prep
- Frozen bananas (for later use)
- Dehydrated bananas
