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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 easy 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! Take a look at our fruit recipes for more inspiration.
Brilliant for dairy-free diets, this creamy, fruity smoothie is whizzed up in just 5 minutes and you can freeze it for when you're craving that smoothie hit! Packed with plenty of seasonal fruit, it's high in fibre and each serving provides one of your 5-a-day. A great way to kick-start your day or serve as a refreshing snack.
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.
These sesame banana fritters are a little bit sweet and a little bit savoury: the perfect dessert for when you want to end your meal on a high-note without slaving away over a complicated pud. Serve the fritters drizzled with honey and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
A classic chicken korma recipe, but with a twist! Bananas in a curry might sound odd, but they melt into the sauce as it cooks, lending a bit of sweetness and a luscious creamy texture. It’s finished off with a sprinkling of flaked almonds for some added crunch.
A banana curry may seem like an odd combination, but give this fruity recipe a try - the sweetness of the banana, apple and sultanas is balanced out by the spice from the curry powder, with a little crunchy texture added with cashew nuts. A sprinkling of fresh coriander finishes off this curry to perfection.
Everyone loves pancakes and these fluffy buttermilk versions have a healthy twist with added banana for sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, serve these banana pancakes on their own for a healthy start to the day, or with a little natural yogurt and maple syrup if liked.
Enjoy this super quick, fruity smoothie bowl for breakfast. Blitz together fresh berries, juicy nectarine and granola before topping with yoghurt and more fruit for a bright breakfast ready in five minutes.
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
These quick and easy banana pancakes could be become one of your favourite baby food recipes! They make a great breakfast for little ones, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. To introduce babies to new flavours, try changing the spices in the batter or choice of nut butter in the yogurt dip. Yum!
For a healthy snack or breakfast on the go, this vegan muffins recipe is just the thing.
Not only is this smoothie bowl beautiful, it's also packed full of fruity goodness making it a great way to start the day. This smart breakfast idea takes just 5 minutes to make, leaving you more time to tuck in and enjoy
This smoothie is a great breakfast booster. Inspired by the flavours of carrot cake, our feel-good drink is a great way to start the day.
A quick and zingy dairy-free breakfast idea that has summer written all over it. Smooth and creamy, with the tropical flavours of mango and coconut, you can make it vegan by leaving out the optional honey.
Your little ones will never know these tasty muffins are packed with fruit and veg! They're a great snack option and delicious served with yogurt or nut butter.
Demi Singh’s Jamaican/Indian heritage is the inspiration behind her fabulous fusion cooking, including this gorgeous dessert, which is just perfect for Mother's Day. 'Banoffee pie is my mum’s favourite dessert', explains Demi.
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!
Blitz up a summer smoothie with this easy peach and oat smoothie recipe. Made with almond milk and vanilla yogurt for a vegan treat, blitz this together in 5 mins for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat.
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.
These speedy chocolate and banana flatbreads are so quick to make you can put them together during a TV ad break
Filling and nutritious, these oat and berry bites are the perfect healthy snack.
This blueberry and banana breakfast bake is 1 of your 5-a-day and uses ingredients you likely already have at home. The perfect weekend brekky idea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Healthy, tasty and simple to make, the whole family will love tucking into this dessert of cinnamon spiced bananas.
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