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If you thought bananas were only good for baking and smoothies, you’d be wrong. Bananas work in all kinds of vegan cooking, which is probably why so many people always have a few at home. They blend easily into breakfasts, desserts, snacks, and even savory meals, adding sweetness, texture, and body without much effort. These vegan banana recipes use the fruit in a range of different ways, going well beyond the usual loaf cake.
Bananas also pair well with ingredients like chocolate, oats, nuts, and warm spices, which makes them especially useful in simple homemade recipes. At the same time, ingredients like banana blossom and banana peel have become increasingly popular in plant-based cooking for their texture and versatility.
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Whether your bananas are perfectly yellow or starting to brown, there are plenty of ways to use them up. These recipes keep things interesting while making the most of one of the most reliable ingredients in the kitchen.
Banana split butter mochi
Meghan Johnsson’s banana split butter mochi combines chewy coconut mochi with classic banana split flavors. Mashed banana, strawberry buttercream, and amaretto cherries turn this gluten-free dessert into a fun, sliceable bake that works well for birthdays, gatherings, or weekend treats.
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Banana, walnut, and chocolate porridge with nutty drizzle
This banana, walnut, and chocolate porridge from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club makes an easy, filling breakfast. Oats, protein powder, walnuts, banana, and chocolate chips come together in one creamy bowl that’s simple to customize and easy to scale up for busy mornings.
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10-minute banana blossom ‘fish’
Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club also shares this 10-minute banana blossom “fish” recipe. Banana blossom gets coated in seaweed, dipped in beer batter, and fried until crisp and golden. Serve it with chips, peas, or tartar sauce for a plant-based take on a takeaway classic.
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Banana tarte tatin French toast
This banana tarte tatin toast by Amanda Bankert layers caramelized bananas and soaked bread into a rich baked breakfast. Maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar add sweetness, while the soft center and crisp edges make it especially good served warm straight from the oven.
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Chocolate banana popsicles
These chocolate banana popsicles from Roni’s Kitchen need only four ingredients and come together quickly in a blender. Banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and coconut milk create a creamy frozen dessert that’s rich, simple, and easy to make throughout summer.
Find the recipe here.
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Chocolate banana overnight oats
Clean Food Dirty Girl keeps breakfast simple with these chocolate banana overnight oats. Rolled oats soak overnight with plant milk, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla, while dark chocolate chips add extra texture and sweetness by morning.
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Banana peel ‘bacon’
Next, try using banana peels to make smoky vegan bacon in this clever zero-waste recipe by Carleigh Bodrug. A soy sauce and smoked paprika marinade gives the peels plenty of savory flavor, while baking creates crisp edges that work well in breakfasts and sandwiches.
Find the recipe here.
Banana oat cookies
These banana oat cookies use just a handful of pantry ingredients and come together quickly in one bowl. Mashed banana, oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, and cacao nibs create soft cookies that work well for snacks, quick breakfasts, or lunchbox additions.
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Vegan chocolate crepes with banana
Ela Vegan fills these chocolate crepes with whole bananas and a simple cocoa peanut butter spread. Buckwheat flour keeps the crepes soft and flexible, while the chocolate filling adds richness without making the dessert overly heavy.
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Banana blossom tacos
Lastly, School Night Vegan turns banana blossom into crispy Baja-style tacos with beer batter, lime pickled onions, and creamy sauce. The banana blossom flakes apart like fish once fried, making these tacos crunchy, fresh, and packed with texture.
Find the recipe here.
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