There’s nothing more sorry-looking than an overripe, brown-spotted banana. But with a little bit of imagination, you can blitz it, bake it or freeze it into something wonderful. From our inventive twists on classic banana bread, to showstopping tarts, cheesecakes, smoothies and even curries, we've got plenty of recipes showcasing the versatility of this tropical fruit.

For more bakes and recipe inspiration using fruit, check out our apple recipes, pear recipes and pineapple recipes, or for berries, see the best strawberry recipes and blueberry recipes.

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  • Sliced banana bread loaf
    Baking and desserts

    Banana bread

    This classic banana loaf requires just six ingredients and is perfect for an easy teatime treat or breakfast snack. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas

  • Banoffee Pie Recipe
    Family

    Banoffee pie

    We know you love this classic olive magazine recipe - it's been one of our most popular recipes for years! Banoffee pie is a much loved family-favourite. This delicious dish is packed with banana, cream and an oaty-biscuit base, decorated with a drizzle of dark chocolate.

  • Banana bread cheesecake with slices taken out
    Family

    Banana bread cheesecake

    Indulge in this glorious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats – a banana bread base topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake, sliced bananas and salted caramel

  • A stack of pancakes with raisins, walnuts and banana
    Family

    Banana bread pancakes

    Use up brown bananas and uneaten dried fruit and nuts in these sweet, moreish pancakes. Perfect for a lazy brunch with the family

  • A blue enamel tray holding two blue plates of banana split, drizzled in chocolate sauce
    Baking and desserts

    Classic banana split

    With just five everyday ingredients, this old-school dessert couldn't be easier – or speedier – to make. It's a good job it'll never go out of style

  • Cheesecake drizzled in caramel and topped with sliced banana on a grey stone background with two slices cut out
    Baking and desserts

    Banoffee cheesecake

    This banoffee cheesecake has all the comforting flavour of the old-school pud but the style of an impressive dinner party dessert – and it takes less than 30 minutes of hands-on time to make

  • Banoffee fridge cake
    Baking and desserts

    Banoffee fridge cake

    Everyone knows banoffee pie tastes even better the day after making, when all the flavours have had a chance to meld, so this easy fridge cake takes advantage of that

  • Banana muffins wrapped in baking parchment on a cooling wrack and plate
    Baking and desserts

    Banana muffins

    This recipe for banana and oat breakfast muffins is so delicious that they feel like a treat, but they're each under 200 calories. Make a batch now and you'll have a healthy breakfast all week.

  • Banoffee Cake Recipe
    Baking and desserts

    Banoffee cake

    We've taken a popular banana cake and given it a banoffee pie make-over. Our cake is packed with bananas, covered in creamy caramel buttercream and topped with caramelised bananas for extra indulgence

  • A banana and pineapple cake cut into slices
    Baking and desserts

    Spiced pineapple and banana cake

    With its tropical notes and its subtle harissa heat, this cake serves up a big slice of holiday flavour, topped with a creamy icing. Don’t be scared of the harissa – the flavour mellows in the cooking

  • Roasted Banana Ice Cream with Caramel
    Baking and desserts

    Roasted banana caramel swirl ice cream

    Bananas and milk are two things that Brits throw away most of. No more! Even those bananas that are black and spotty are welcome here – they’re actually better as they are super ripe and sweet

  • Toffee Apple Cheesecake recipe
    Entertain

    Baked toffee apple cheesecake

    Check out this stunning baked cheesecake with crunchy British Discovery apples and sweet and creamy toffee sauce. This indulgent cheesecake will make an impressive way to end any dinner party

  • Almond Milk and Banana Smoothie in a Glass
    Cocktails and drinks

    Banana smoothie

    This plant-based almond milk smoothie combines banana, cinnamon, porridge oats and nutmeg to make a hearty, high-protein and gently spiced shake

  • Plate of banana fritters on a white background with a blue napkin and mini sieve of icing sugar
    Baking and desserts

    Banana fritters

    Serve these battered, deep-fried bananas with a dusting of icing sugar – look for yellow-skinned bananas (not green), as you'll want them to be ripe

  • A loaf of banana bread with two slices ready to serve
    Vegan

    Healthy banana bread

    A healthy glug of maple syrup is the key to this wonderfully moist vegan banana bread, flavoured with both coconut oil and desiccated coconut

  • Two milkshakes topped with whipped cream and sprinkles on a grey stone background with a plate of bananas alongside
    Cocktails and drinks

    Banana milkshake

    Whip up a thick, creamy milkshake using fresh bananas and ice cream, then finish with a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkles for a real diner-style classic

  • Banana Bread Recipe with Malt
    Baking and desserts

    Banana malt loaf

    Use up left over bananas in our moist loaf with tea-infused dried fruit and malt extract. Malt adds an extra nutty caramel taste to this moreish tea time treat

  • A roasting dish filled with a golden sponge pudding, topped with two sliced bananas
    Family

    Banana sticky toffee pudding

    Banana bread meets sticky toffee in this self-saucing pud, and it’s a winner. Serve with ice cream or cream and a shot of spiced rum alongside for an extra hit of warmth

  • Easy Vegan Banana Bread Sliced on a Board
    Vegan

    Vegan banana bread

    Check out our moist vegan banana bread. This recipe is super moreish and easy to make, it goes perfectly with your morning tea

  • blackened banana split s'mores in foil parcels with a yellow background
    Baking and desserts

    Banana split s'mores

    Cooked bananas have a fragrant juiciness that’s ideal paired with salty biscuits and dark chocolate. This fun dessert is best made over a barbecue or campfire and enjoyed outdoors

  • No-Churn Banana Ice Cream Recipe
    Health

    Vegan banana ice cream

    Our healthy banana ice cream is dairy-free, no-churn and no-effort. Once you’re confident with the process, try experimenting with different flavours

  • Plate of pancakes with syrup and bananas
    Family

    Healthy banana pancakes

    Don’t waste your overripe bananas. Turn them into these deliciously fluffy and healthy banana pancakes. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with banana chunks

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