10 Yummy Banana Recipe Ideas That Are Not Banana Bread

Bananas are one of those fruits that seems to be able to do it all. They are a staple in most kitchens, and for a good reason. They're versatile, affordable, and can be used in sweet and savory dishes. You can eat them plain, put them in a smoothie, bake with them, or even fry them up.

Bananas are loaded with natural sugars and vitamins; they are also known for their serotonin-producing abilities and can elevate one's mood almost as well as chocolate!

If you are planning your next grocery list, make sure to include bananas. It's always better to get them when they are still not fully ripened. You have plenty of time to use them in one of these recipes or enjoy a banana as a healthy snack.

There is another great quality bananas possess that you might not have known about. Bananas release ethene - a special gas that helps fruit around them ripen much faster.

So if you have some hard avocados and can't wait to make some guacamole, just place some bananas next to them, and it will speed up the ripening process!

A classic yeasted donut dough enriched with egg and butter becomes something special with a banana roux - purely mashed or liquified bananas. This keeps the donuts as soft and moist as the inside of freshly baked bread. Taste the gentle sweetness and polite fragrance of bananas paired with allspice powdered sugar in every bite.

This show-stopping cake is sure to impress with its perfectly caramelized brown sugar, banana topping, and moist rum-infused cake. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make! Just follow this simple step-by-step recipe, and you'll have this decadent cake on the table in no time.

Fried bananas (aka Pisang Goreng) are a popular Southeast-Asian street snack! These crispy, creamy bananas are the perfect teatime snack that pairs well with coffee, tea, or Milo.

You know exactly what ingredients are in homemade granola and can avoid the high sugar, unhealthy fats, additives, and preservatives that store-bought granola often contains. This crunchy and naturally sweet Banana Almond Granola is the perfect breakfast.

Did you know that bananas, when frozen, could be turned into a creamy, sweet, delicious dessert that closely resembles ice cream? No unwanted additives, chemicals, or preservatives, and all the delicious flavors!

If you haven't tried the famous mochi made with glutinous rice flour, you are in for a treat. These banana mochi rolls are an old-school treat for many Asian countries.

Soft and fluffy sponge cake filled with awesomely smooth banana custard. It has just the right amount of flavor and sweetness, thus appealing to those who are not usually fans of bananas or sweet desserts.

Chewy, crispy, smokey strips of…banana peel?! Before you think it's crazy, set aside a few instead of throwing them away and try this recipe. Perfect with banana pancakes, banana splits, or crumbled onto a salad.

This Banana Thai Curry, with mashed bananas, red curry paste, chickpeas, and cashews, is a simple, healthy way to enjoy a curry with less fat and calories.

All of the flavors of classic banana pudding are here in these incredible and simple banana pudding cookies! They're dangerously addictive and such a fun treat.