As Aussies, we know a thing or two about good banana recipes, so this collection of cakes, slices, pies and tarts is designed to showcase the versatility of this humble fruit. There’s a selection of banana bread recipes for morning and afternoon tea, alongside decadent caramel and banana cakes and chocolate brownies for when you need to entertain. Plus, you’ll find a banana and bacon fusion alongside a vegan banoffee pie to appeal to everyone’s tastebuds – the options are endless!
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Wheaty banana muffins
Boost your fibre content.
Little cinnamon banana tarte tatins
A simple but delicious treat.
Banana maple pancakes
Spruce up your pancakes.
Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream
This dairy-free ‘nice’ cream recipe is a delicious sweet treat featuring fragrant rosemary and honey for a simple and elegant dessert dish.
Banana berry breakfast sorbet
This ruby red bowl of lusciousness is brimming with good things – from an assortment of healthy fruit, to chia seeds packed with omega-3s.
Coconut banoffee tart
Only a few simple ingredients to create this delicious dessert.
Banana fritters with golden syrup
There’s something spectacular about this dessert.
Banana and cinnamon upside-down cake
Go bananas for this upside-down cake.
Caramel banana steamed pudding
Don’t be afraid of pressure.
Banana and choc-almond toastie
Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties – a perfect start to the morning!
Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana
Nothing beats pancakes – except maybe these Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana.
Banana caramel layer cake
Create a heavenly volcano with thick, sweet caramel oozing out of this gorgeously layered creamy banana cake. It’s sure to dazzle at a birthday party.
No·bake banana coconut pie
A healthy twist on dessert that’s utterly indulgent.
Banana caramel scrolls
Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.
French toast with caramel and banana
It doesn’t get much more decadent than this. Brioche French toast layered with sliced banana, rich caramel sauce and topped with cream. Go on, spoil yourself.
Raspberry and banana mini muffins
Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a delicious, tangy flavour.
Vegan banoffee pie
Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!
Banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes
Sweet, salty, sticky and crunchy – these banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes are a little piece of heaven – the ultimate weekend treat!
Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves
You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!
Banana and choc-hazelnut dessert pizza
Put a delicious sweet twist on this traditional Italian dish with the addition of chocolate, hazelnut and sweet bananas. The golden crumbly topping is the perfect ingredient to finish off this decadent dessert.
Banana almond cake
Drizzled with sweet, lemony icing, this gluten-free cake is moist and delicious. It’s also incredibly versatile; check out the tips section for the nut-free version.
Banana and passionfruit cream cupcakes
You will need 2 large over-ripe bananas (460g) to get the required amount of mashed banana. Freeze un-iced cupcakes for up to 2 months in single layers to prevent damage; sealable plastic containers are good for this. For best results, try to fill as much of the space in the container as possible to eliminate […]
Bread and butter pudding with banana and almonds
Bread and butter pudding is as old as the hills and it’s great for using up stale bread. There are many different ways of making it. This recipe is a bit of a departure from the traditional, with the addition of bananas.
Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting
Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.
Coconut banana bread
You will need about four large overripe bananas for the amount of mashed banana required. Note
Nutty banana self-saucing pudding
Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.
Banoffee slice
Inspired by delicious banoffee pie, this sweet little slice celebrates the match-made-in-heaven that is toffee and banana.
Spicy banana whoopie pies
You need one small overripe banana (130g) for the amount of mashed banana used in this recipe. Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note
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