Do you have some black and mushy bananas sitting on the counter?
Thought they were doomed for the dumpster?
Those overripe bananas are perfect for these healthy recipes.
Photo: Diana Chistruga
Make up to four jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to enhance this fiber-rich treat.
Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
Diana Chistruga
Here, it also lends a slight tanginess to the winning combination of bananas and blueberries.
Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups.
Healthy Banana Bread
Got leftover bananas?
Give everyone’s favorite baked good recipe a healthy whole-wheat spin with this easy banana bread recipe.
Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost.
Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack.
Top with chopped walnuts, sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra decadence.
Top it with whatever you like, and even throw in some additional ingredients like chocolate chips.
It’s the bread that everyone can get behind.
No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy and no added sugar!
Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates.
Banana-Coconut Bread
A unique take on banana bread, this recipe introduces the banana-coconut flavor combination.
This creative, diabetes-friendly recipe is the perfect solution for using overripe bananas and is easy to make.
Oatmeal Banana Bread
This oatmeal banana bread features old-fashioned oats, which provide texture.
The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking.
Serve with maple syrup and yogurt or ricotta cheese to add in some protein.
Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.
These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture.
Strawberry-Banana Bread
Give classic banana bread a sweet twist with the addition of juicy strawberries.
For an extra-decadent treat, serve each slice with a scoop of sliced strawberries.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
Two favorite quick breads come together in this healthy pumpkin banana bread recipe.
Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
