13 Banana Recipes That Taste Like Pure Comfort

Strawberries and bananas are a classic pair for good reason. They bring sweetness, freshness, and bright flavor to everything from smoothies and muffins to creamy desserts and baked treats. If you love easy recipes that feel cozy and taste amazing, you will find plenty of delicious ideas here. These dishes are simple to make, full of fruity goodness, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat at the end of the day.

Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather

A sheet of homemade fruit leather is partially rolled on a wooden surface, with more rolled fruit leather pieces in the background. — Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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This homemade fruit leather blends strawberries and bananas into a simple, wholesome snack. It is fun to make and perfect for lunch boxes or quick bites during the day.
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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

A glass of pink smoothie on a wooden tray with fresh strawberries, a small bowl of yogurt, and a wooden spoon with oats, placed on a red checkered cloth. — Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This smoothie combines oats, fruit, and protein for a filling breakfast that keeps you energized. It is creamy, refreshing, and packed with fiber and vitamin C.
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Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

A muffin tin filled with sixteen baked muffins topped with a crumbly streusel, placed on an orange cloth on a blue surface. — Sweet Potato Banana Muffins. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These hearty whole wheat muffins blend sweet potato and banana for a naturally sweet and wholesome snack. They are delicious with butter or a drizzle of honey.
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Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

A loaf of chocolate banana bread with chocolate glaze is on a plate, with one slice cut. Ripe bananas and a towel are next to the plate on a white surface. — Triple Chocolate Banana Bread . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This banana bread takes things up a notch with chocolate in the batter, chocolate chips, and a rich chocolate frosting. It is a dessert lover’s dream.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread

A loaf of pumpkin bread topped with chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, baked in a parchment-lined rectangular pan. — Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This one bowl banana bread is moist, flavorful, and lightly sweet with pumpkin and chocolate chips. It is an easy vegan treat that uses up ripe bananas.
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Zucchini Banana Bread

A loaf of bread cools on a round wire rack set on a white marble surface. — Zucchini Banana Bread. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This loaf blends bananas and shredded zucchini for a moist and tender bread that works well for breakfast or snacking.
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Banana Pudding Cupcakes

Banana cupcakes with swirled frosting, banana slices, and cookie crumbs sit on a cooling rack next to a yellow towel and a vanilla wafer cookie. — Banana Pudding Cupcakes . Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

These soft banana cupcakes are filled with creamy pudding and topped with whipped cream cheese frosting. They offer the perfect mix of banana cake and classic pudding.
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Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins

Three muffins are stacked on a white pedestal; one muffin is cut in half, revealing a creamy filling inside. A blue cloth and kitchen items are in the background. — Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

These muffins use sourdough discard for a light tang that pairs beautifully with sweet banana flavor. They are fluffy, tender, and great for breakfast.
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Spiked Bananas Foster Ice Cream Rum Nog Cocktail

A glass of creamy banana cocktail garnished with a banana slice sits in front of a ripe banana, a bottle of Kraken rum, a jigger, and a cinnamon stick on a blue cloth. — Spiked Bananas Foster Ice Cream Rum Nog Cocktail. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This fun cocktail blends ice cream, rum, and bananas for a creamy drink inspired by bananas foster. It is a festive treat for holiday celebrations.
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Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread

Three slices of banana nut bread are stacked on a white plate, with more banana bread and ripe bananas visible in the background. — Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This homemade version of the signature café banana bread is soft, sweet, and loaded with nuts. It is easy to make and tastes just like the original.
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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

A bowl of creamy fruit salad topped with sliced strawberries and bananas on a blue and white plate. — Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Fresh strawberries and bananas are mixed into a creamy whipped cheesecake base for a light and fruity dessert. Add nuts or marshmallows if you want extra texture.
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No Bake Banana Split Lush

A slice of layered dessert with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate syrup, and a cherry on top, served on a plate with an additional cherry and whipped cream beside it. — No Bake Banana Split Lush. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This no bake dessert layers bananas, creamy filling, chocolate, and whipped topping for a sweet treat inspired by the classic banana split.
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Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

A close-up of a chocolate chip muffin in a yellow-striped paper liner, with visible oats and chocolate chips on top. — Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: Low Calorie Eating.

These hearty muffins mix oats, bananas, and chocolate chips for a filling and tasty treat that works great for breakfast or snacking.
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