Do you ever purchase a bunch of bananas with the best of intentions? Then a week later you have the same bunch sitting on the counter, overripe and you’re wondering what to do. This happens to me all of the time. My family loves it because they know I am going to pull out one of their favorite Easy Overripe Banana Recipes and start baking. In fact most of them prefer bananas that way. Baking with overripe bananas {or better yet, using them in a no bake dessert} is the perfect way to use those overripe bananas. Let’s get baking!
Can you eat Overripe Bananas?
Yes, overripe bananas are totally safe to eat. There have even been a few studies that say overripe bananas are actually higher in vitamin C.
If you find that getting over the blackened skin isn’t something you can do then use them for baking. That is when the bananas are perfect for your favorite banana recipe.
What can I do with Overripe Bananas?
The possibilities are endless when it comes to using overripe bananas. Mashing them up into a crumb cake, cookie, blondie or even a no bake cheesecake are a few of my favorites.
Can I freeze Overripe Bananas?
Sometimes we have overripe bananas but don’t have time to use them right now. The great news is that they can easily be frozen. Then you can pull them from the freezer when you are ready to turn them into one of these wonderful Overripe Banana Recipes.
The BEST Overripe Banana Recipes
1. Banana Crumb Cake
This Banana Crumb Cake has gotten thousands of rave reviews on Pinterest for good reason. Not only is it full of banana flavor but everyone loves that they can turn their overripe bananas into something so awesome!
The banana cake batter comes together easily but it is the buttery crumb topping that really takes the cake. Every bite has just the right amount of banana flavor but also texture and sweetness from the topping. You will love this Banana Crumb Cake recipe!
2. Banana Pudding No Bake Cheesecake
When I was coming up with this Banana Pudding No Bake Cheesecake recipe I knew there had to be some fresh banana in the cheesecake filling.
It was a wonderful decision because the addition of a mashed overripe banana in the banana pudding cheesecake filling gave it an extra fabulous banana flavor. With a vanilla wafer crust and lots of whipped topping, you don’t want to miss this no bake dessert!
3. Banana Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting
When I have overripe bananas this is the recipe I turn to. Banana Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting have the most wonderful brownie-like texture.
Banana Blondies are soft and delicious but the cream cheese frosting is what really sets these babies apart. So grab your overripe bananas and bake a batch today.
4. Banana Oatmeal Cookies
You know I couldn’t leave you without a cookie recipe. These Brown Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies are little nuggets of heaven. Using brown butter is a definite game changer.
The overripe bananas give the cookies outrageous banana flavor and the oatmeal is perfect for texture. There are so many things to love about every bite of this easy to make banana cookie.
5. Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake
This recipe was made for overripe bananas! Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake is the perfect combination of moist and delicious banana cake and a layer of caramel coated bananas.
The topping flavors bake into the cake and create the perfect Bundt Cake. Serve this banana cake for breakfast or for dessert. You won’t believe how versatile this Banana Upside Down Cake is.
So grab that bunch of overripe bananas, choose a recipe {or 3} and start baking today! Enjoy.
