If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a bunch of overripe bananas on the counter and wondering what to make next, you’re in exactly the right place. Welcome to my collection of banana recipes here at Out of the Box Baking—a delicious mix of cozy classics, creative desserts, and easy everyday bakes designed to help you make the most of every banana.
Bananas are one of the most versatile ingredients in the baking world. They add natural sweetness, incredible moisture, and that warm, comforting flavor we all love. Whether you’re whipping up a simple loaf of banana bread, baking a batch of soft cookies, or turning a boxed cake mix into something extraordinary, bananas have a way of elevating even the simplest recipes.
In this category, you’ll find all of my favorite ways to bake with bananas, including banana breads, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars, muffins, and more. Many of these recipes are quick and easy, perfect for busy days when you need something dependable and delicious. Others are a little more creative, offering fun twists on traditional favorites.
So the next time those bananas start to turn brown, don’t toss them—turn them into something wonderful. There’s plenty of inspiration waiting for you right here.
Learn everything you need to know about baking with bananas—from ripeness and storage to the best banana bread, cakes, cookies, and desserts. Perfect for using up overripe bananas!
Explore easy fruit desserts including cakes, cobblers, cookies, and more. From berries to bananas, find delicious recipes for every season and occasion.
These soft Banana Churro Muffins combine sweet ripe bananas with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating inspired by classic churros. Easy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, parties, or classroom treats.
This No-Bake Banana Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and perfectly sliceable thanks to a cream cheese and pudding filling layered with fresh bananas and a buttery vanilla wafer crust. An easy, nostalgic dessert that sets up beautifully every time—no oven required!
Dolly Parton Banana Bread is a sweet, Southern-style twist on classic banana bread! Made with Dolly’s banana cake mix, ripe bananas, and butter, this moist, flavorful loaf comes together in minutes and tastes like homemade magic.
This cozy Apples and Bananas Dump Cake blends sweet apple pie filling, fresh bananas, creamy swirls of cream cheese, and warm cinnamon, all topped with banana cake mix and buttery crumble. A quick, comforting dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!
This Black Forest Banana Bread is a rich, chocolatey twist on classic banana bread, loaded with sweet cherries and melty chocolate chips. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s the perfect dessert loaf for chocolate and banana lovers alike!
This Chocolate Banana Bread is made completely from scratch with ripe bananas and rich cocoa powder, creating a moist, tender loaf with deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, it’s an easy recipe that satisfies every chocolate lover’s craving!
This is an easy go-to recipe for banana nut muffins with streusel topping. Best of all, it’s versatile and delicious!
If you’re looking for a rich, tangly banana bread, one that bakes up perfectly every time, you’re going to flip over this recipe. This Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread is delicious and simple to make. It contains a secret ingredient: Cream Cheese!
This Triple Berry Banana Coffee Cake is moist, buttery, and bursting with juicy berries! It starts with my signature banana bread base, bakes up beautifully in a tube pan, and gets finished with a sweet brown sugar streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Experience a sweet twist on a classic with these Dolly Parton Banana Bread Cookies. Soft, moist, and full of old-fashioned charm, they capture the comforting flavor of banana bread in a delightful cookie form. Perfect for a quick dessert, a nostalgic treat, or just a taste of Southern sweetness, these cookies are sure to win hearts.
Enjoy this collection of fan favorite banana breads from Out of the Box Baking!
If you love a rich, warm apple cake but you’re also a fan of banana bread, this is the perfect sweet treat for you! This recipes takes a simple applesauce cake mix and turned it into an apples and bananas cake!
This Pumpkin Banana Bread is a cozy fall treat—rich banana flavor meets pumpkin spice in a tender, freezer-friendly loaf perfect for breakfast or dessert.”
Make ultra-moist banana bread the easy way using sour cream and simple pantry ingredients. This foolproof recipe is perfect for ripe bananas.
If you love the flavors of peanut butter and bananas, but you also love the crunch of dry roasted peanuts, have I got a treat for you! This delicious Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Bread is all of your favorite flavors and textures in one easy recipe.
If you’re looking for the perfect loaf of banana bread, one rich with berry flavor, this is the recipe for you! There’s a surprise ingredient in this one. . .mayonnaise!
Learn how to make banana muffins with Bisquick for a quick, easy breakfast or snack. Soft, moist, and made with simple ingredients.
If you love banana pudding, but you’re looking for a homemade version, this is the recipe for you! This is an honest-to-goodness banana pudding in pie form, and I’m going to show you how to make it from scratch!
If you’re looking for a simple low-ingredient dog treat that’s inexpensive, quick, and healthy, this is the recipe for you.
If you’re living the gluten-free lifestyle but you love a delicious banana muffin, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to make a muffin so tasty, and so simple that you won’t need to pull out the mixer!
If you’re looking for a delicious breakfast treat, one loaded with flavor and texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I make the most delicious Banana Walnut Overnight Oats!
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy banana bread recipe but you’re unable to have gluten, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you have I make my super simple Gluten-Free Banana Bread from scratch!
If you love a delicious banana bread and you want a recipe that’s both simple and tasty, this is the recipe for you!
If you love a yummy spice cake and you’re also a fan of banana bread, this is the perfect simple treat for you. It comes together quickly and starts with a box of cake mix.
If you love a rich banana muffin loaded with chocolate flavor, I’ve got a treat for you. These delicious muffins are easy to make and packed full of flavor!
If you’ve got some leftover sourdough starter and need a way to use it, then this recipe is perfect for you. This is a delicious and simple banana bread that calls for 8 ounces of unfed starter.
If you’re in the mood for a delicious fruity banana bread, have I got a recipe for you! Take those ripe bananas and mix them together with blueberries, oats, and coconut for a luscious bread you’re going to love.
If you're looking for a simple but tasty banana recipe, this is the one for you! Unlike other recipes, this one calls for a couple of unusual ingredients--pudding and vanilla wafers!
Banana Berry Chiffon Cake from Scratch Recipe (from Out of the Box Baking)
If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel pecan banana bread that starts with a box of cake mix.
If you love the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate together in one luscious dessert, do I have a treat for you! This simple banana bread incorporates both of those wonderful treats. It’s like a Reese’s in banana bread form!
If you’re looking for a rich, moist loaf of banana bread with the tartness of cranberries have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple to make, loaded with texture and flavor, and made with a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!
If you've looking for a terrific recipe to use up those over ripe bananas, I've got the perfect one for you! This banana loaf pairs blueberries and bananas and adds a simple streusel topping that's sure to please!
If you’re looking for an amazing cobbler-like banana cake, have I got a treat for you! This luscious banana bread dump cake is gooey-gooey, loaded with rich banana flavor, and simple to whip up!
This remarkable banana bread pudding has to be one of the most luscious, dreamy desserts I’ve ever made! And best of all, it’s one of the simplest!
If you’re in the mood for a really warm, rich bread, packed full of sweetness and fruity flavor, have you come to the right place! This amazing apple banana bread is truly the perfect treat!
If you're looking for a banana bread recipe that's a cut above the rest, have I got a great one for you! Until today I'd never even heard of Maui Banana Bread. Now that I've tried it, I can't wait to share the recipe!
Every now and again it’s fun to mix things up. This recipe takes a traditional banana bread load and gives it tropical flair. With the addition of fresh strawberries, shredded coconut, and cream of coconut, you’ll feel like you’re on a desert island! Best of all, it’s easy-breezy to make!