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Did you know there are many varieties of banana grown all over the world? The variety we know and love is actually called the Cavendish banana, the star of so many popular desserts and bakes such as banoffee pie and banana bread to name just two. If you’re looking for new banana recipes and creative uses for overripe bananas, we have lots of sweet inspiration, while if you’re looking for a lighter treat, our healthy banana recipes will hit the spot!
These 3-ingredient fruity pops make a great healthy snack or dessert all year round! Prep in just 10 minutes before popping in the freezer.
These oat, seed and fruit packed flapjacks really are the ultimate healthy snack. Prepare a batch, in just over half an hour, and have them ready to go for when the urge to snack strikes
These sweet little banana cupcakes make a great snack for the kids after a busy day, or for popping into their lunchboxes as a healthy treat. They can even with the help with the baking of this easy cupcake recipe.
Sweet, refreshing and great fun to make, this watermelon pizza makes a fab healthy dessert for midweek, the weekend or a party. Get creative and change up the toppings!
With a flapjack-inspired base, these peanut butter cups are loaded with fruits and veggies for extra taste, texture and nutrition. A great morning or afternoon snack and providing 1 of your 5-a-day, this recipe can be doubled to make a batch for the freezer.
Give your oats a tropical twist with mango, pineapple and coconut - it's like you're on holiday! Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and being a source of protein and fibre, this uplifting breakfast will give you a great start to the day.
For a quick and easy Mother's Day breakfast try this fruit salad plate combining kiwi, orange, banana and blueberries and topping with fresh yogurt and crunchy granola
This delicious, warm, sweet quesadilla is perfect for revitalising the body with nutrients and sugar after a night on the town. Serve with green tea for an uplifting breakfast.
Toasted hazelnuts, smooth peanut butter and maple-drizzled banana - this sweet breakfast is guaranteed to put a spring in your step
Luckily, busy mum Robyn Luckily, has her trusty porridge to make things a little easier. She just sprinkles over a generous handful of berries and scatters on some sliced banana
Rebecca Wilson, AKA What Mummy Makes, shares her recipe for this easy make-ahead breakfast recipe. Make these chocolate overnight oats the night before for a nutritious and hassle-free breakfast the next morning.
Make a batch of these pancakes to keep in the freezer. Serve alongside a medley of fruit, yogurt and a drizzle of honey for a satisfyingly sweet breakfast hit.
We’ve given classic banoffee pie a speedy twist using ready-made pastry. With caramel sauce, rich dark chocolate and ready in just 20 minutes, who could say no?
This delicious breakfast loaf with coconut, dates and chia seeds can be baked ahead for a quick go-to breakfast.
This banoffee pie is made with gluten-free oatcakes and roasted pecan nuts, the perfect crunch dessert
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With hidden fruit and veg to boot, these breakfast cookies also double up as a mid-morning snack – the kids will love them!
This healthy bake has all the classic flavour of an indulgent carrot cake recipe, but makes a healthy treat for kids and adults alike, as the cake is sweetened with apple, banana and sultanas and cut into snack-size squares.
Make mornings more fun with a DIY smoothie bar. Prepare each of the smoothies below by blitzing them up until smooth, then serve each drink in a separate jug so everyone can pour their own combination and create colourful layers.
Sweet and savoury come together in the loveliest of ways with this fruity dinner idea. The bananas, apples and sultanas balance beautifully with the spicy from the curry powder and the crunch of the cashew nuts.
Classic banana bread has been given a vegan makeover for a teatime treat everyone can enjoy. This simple cake uses oil instead of butter and is topped with a sliced whole banana for a pretty, bakery-worthy finish.
Make this berry and overnight oats recipe in advance and have breakfast sorted for a few days at once. Smooth and creamy oats are mixed with bananas and topped with a simple homemade berry compote.
You would never guess that this fluffy vegan banana pancakes recipe is made without any dairy or egg.
Is your fruit bowl bursting with overripe bananas? Why not make these muffins instead of the usual banana bread. With delicious oats and crunchy peanut butter, they make a scrumptious breakfast or brunch treat for the weekend.
Everyone knows there's no better way to use up a load of overripe bananas than by baking a lovely, bronze banana bread. This recipe isn't just moist and moreish but it's also gluten-free and an absolute cinch to make. It doesn't get much better than this.
Filling and nutritious, these oat and berry bites are the perfect healthy snack.
The only thing better than fresh-from-the-oven banana bread? Fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip banana bread! This recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas and couldn't be easier to make.
This easy snack uses just 5 ingredients! Top a peanut butter and cornflake base with bananas and melted dark chocolate for the ultimate, family-friendly sweet treat.
Learn how to make banana cake with this easy banana cake recipe that makes the most of storecupboard ingredients and saves overripe bananas from being wasted.
Liven up morning with this fruity 'nice cream' recipe. Blend strawberries and bananas with Greek yogurt then freeze to make an easy breakfast that tastes just like ice cream!
Not only does this dish look beautifully colourful, but it tastes fantastically juicy, make it with the kids and enjoy a fun way to get your 5-a-day!
When time is short sometimes you need a quick, healthy breakfast that will still keep you going until lunchtime. This pear, banana, oat and honey smoothie is a doddle to put together while the protein-rich yogurt and fibrous oats will keep the tummy rumbles away.
We refer to this as 'blowout banana bread' and it's easy to see why. Vanilla fudge is added to a simple banana bread recipe, with whipped cream and extra fudge cubes to decorate the finished dish. A decadent tea-time treat.