Are you craving banana bread but are stuck with unripe bananas? Tune in to my video to learn the simple trick for how to quickly ripen bananas in 15 minutes or less.
Recipe Ideas for Ripe Bananas
Once your bananas are perfectly ripened, here are some delicious recipes to try:
- Classic Banana Bread with Streusel Topping: A classic recipe that’s perfect for using up ripe bananas.
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: Great for breakfast or as a snack.
- Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft and chewy cookies with chunks of chocolate.
- The Best Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: A moist, flavorful cake topped with creamy frosting.
- 20-Minute Banana Fritters: Crispy, golden fritters with a sweet banana flavor.
- Banana Nut Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes with a sweet banana flavor.
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas: A fun and healthy treat.
- Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: Light and fluffy cupcakes topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Find even more inspiration with all of my favorite banana bread recipes and my roundup of Recipes to Make with Overripe Bananas!
Tips for Using Ripe Bananas
- Freeze overripe bananas. Peel and freeze overripe bananas for smoothies or baking later.
- Avoid ripening too much. Overripe bananas can be too mushy for some recipes. Use them right away or freeze them for later.
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Hi I’m new here…
Have you ever substituted Monkfruit Sweetner for sugar in any of your wonderful recipes?
Thanks in advance….
Hi Linda! Welcome to Just a Taste! And no, I haven’t tried that substitute. Would love to hear your results if you give it a shot. :)
Great tip on how to quickly ripen bananas I’ve been sticking them in the freezer and waiting a day or two but now I don’t have to wait to make our favorite bread and cake.
Thanks, Kymberle!
Thanks for the great recipes and tips. Can’t wait to try them all! Do you ever substitute gluten free flour for all- purpose flour? If so which one do you use?
Thanks, Crystal! I have never tried substituting gluten-free flour for AP.
Thanks so much for the tip.
You’re so welcome, Dolores!