The Best Banana Dessert Recipes (2024)

If you love all things banana, choose from 33 Banana desserts to satisfy your craving. These easy Banana Desserts include no bake options and lots of decadent ideas.

The Best Banana Dessert Recipes

From moist and delicious cakes to puddings and more, these recipes are so tasty and easy to make.

There is a recipe for every occasion and the flavor is amazing. These recipes are incredibly delicious and can easily feed a crowd. Plus, each dessert is budget friendly and includes easy to find ingredients.

Many of these desserts are perfect to use overripe bananas making it a great way to use your produce. I hate to waste food and love putting too ripe bananas to good use.

We have included so many options from mashed bananas to sliced bananas and even frozen bananas.

Choose from recipes for the slow cooker or no bake options like banana split cake. Each recipe calls for tons of banana flavor.

Easy Banana Desserts

If you love decadent desserts, each of these recipes are guaranteed to be a hit. There is so much goodness that includes: cream cheese frosting, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, whipped cream, chopped nuts and more.

You seriously can’t go wrong with any of these luscious recipes. Take a look and decide which one to try first.

This amazing list has options for everyone including gluten free.

1. Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Each bite is so moist and delicious. It is the simplest cake ever and full of banana flavor. This poke cake is guaranteed to be a hit.

2. Bananas Foster

From the decadent brown sugar sauce to the ice cream topping, this dessert never disappoints. It sounds fancy but is actually simple to make.

3. Banana Cake

If you like banana bread, you will go crazy over banana cake. The cream cheese frosting makes it even better.

4. Banana Split Cake Recipe

Enjoy everything you love about a banana split in this fabulous cake. It is so pretty and tastes even better. The graham cracker crust is the best.

5. Homemade Banana Pudding

Once you try homemade banana pudding, you will be hooked. The delicious layers look stunning in the trifle dish. Each bite is so creamy and amazing.

6. Cream cheese banana bread

Banana bread with swirls of cream cheese make such a decadent dessert or breakfast option. It is also easy to make.

Cream cheese banana bread

Take banana bread to the next level with this deliciousCream cheese banana breadrecipe. Moist banana bread with swirls of cream cheese make this amazing.

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7. Banana Peanut Butter Roll Ups

You only need 3 ingredients to make this tasty roll up. The banana and peanut butter combination will be a hit with kids.

Banana Peanut Butter Roll Ups

Once you try thisBanana Peanut Butter Roll Upsrecipe you will fall in love with the peanut butter and banana combo, if you haven’t already! These banana tortilla roll-ups make the perfect after school snack and they only take 3 ingredients! You just might end up making them daily!

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8. Peanut butter banana smoothie

This easy smoothie is so delicious for dessert but healthy enough for breakfast. It is fast and easy to blend together.

peanut butter banana smoothie

Enjoy this easypeanut butter banana smoothiefor a tasty breakfast idea or delicious treat any time of the day. Your kids will love this rich and creamy smoothie!

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9. Simple Chocolate chip banana bread Recipe

The combination of chocolate chip and banana makes for a great treat. It is delicious anytime of day.

Simple Chocolate chip banana bread Recipe

You are going to love thisSimple Chocolate chip banana bread Recipe. Lots of chocolate chips and moist banana bread make this easy bread amazing.

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10. Moist banana bread recipe

This is a tasty way to use ripe bananas and turn it into fabulous banana bread.It is so fabulous and moist.

Moist banana bread recipe

This is the perfect easy banana bread recipe.I have tried several different banana bread recipes, and I have found this to be the perfectmoist banana bread recipe.

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11. Pumpkin Banana Bread

This will smell amazing baking in your oven. The banana and pumpkin combination taste heavenly.

Pumpkin Banana Bread

This deliciousPumpkin Banana Breadrecipe combines the amazing flavors of pumpkin and banana and is great to be enjoyed through the holidays or any time of the year!

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12. Strawberry banana smoothie

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this smoothie. I like to freeze bananas and use to make these tasty smoothies. It is so good and a healthy idea for breakfast or dessert.

Strawberry banana smoothie

The kids will love this strawberry banana smoothie and you will love that it is healthy and easy. Serve this smoothie for breakfast or a quick snack that the entire family will enjoy.

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13. Banana Cream Cheesecake

Cheesecake loaded with creamy banana filling is the best treat. The layers are so pretty like Banana Cream pie but yummy cheesecake.

Banana Cream Cheesecake

Banana Cream Cheesecakeboasts a velvety filling with a thick Bavarian custard layer, all nestled in a vanilla wafer crust. Bursting with banana flavor and loaded with fluffy whipped cream for a phenomenal dessert!

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14. Copycat Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

Magnolia Bakery fans will love this copycat recipe. The banana pudding is easy to make and so decadent. Everyone will love being able to enjoy this recipe at home anytime they want.

Copycat Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

Our Copycat Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding is rich and creamy with layers of fresh bananas, pudding, and Nilla Wafers.

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15. Carrot Banana Bundt Cake

Make this luscious carrot banana cake in a Bundt pan. It is not only pretty but tasty. The glaze looks gorgeous and the extra banana slices on top add a nice touch.

Carrot Banana Bundt Cake

This moist and delicious Carrot Banana Bundt Cake is by far the easiest recipe.

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16. Gluten Free Banana Cake

If you are looking for a gluten free option, this recipe is for you. Make this delicious Banana Cake that is gluten free. It is so tasty that the entire family will love it.

This Gluten Free Banana Cake is luscious and rich, with a moist, tender crumb that makes your mouth water and your smile do a happy dance.

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17. Southern Banana Pudding

These individual servings make a great dessert for parties, Game day and more. It is sure to be a hit with kids. Each serving is so fun to eat in the bags. Not to mention clean up is a breeze.

Southern Banana Pudding

Individual servings of Southern Banana Pudding served up in mini cookie bags is the dessert version of Walking Tacos!

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18. Nilla Wafer Banana Cream Sandwich

This is the perfect snack when you want something quick. Everyone will enjoy these tasty sandwich cookies.

Nilla Wafer Banana Cream Sandwiches

This healthy twist on ice cream is the perfect bite sized treat.

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19. Chocolate banana nice cream

Enjoy a healthy alternative to ice cream with this cream banana recipe. Each bite is so creamy that you will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Chocolate Nice Cream

This chocolate banana nice cream is rich and decadent and made with only four ingredients! Such a healthy and easy sweet treat!

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20. Banana split sundae

Everyone loves a banana split. It is so easy and a really popular choice. Top each dish with your favorite toppings.

Banana Split

Banana split sundae is a popular dessert and perfect for special occasion. It is easy to make and absolutely delicious.

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21. No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie is so rich and creamy. Plus, the dessert is so pretty with the chocolate chips on top. This peanut butter chocolate combination is yummy.

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is smooth, creamy from bananas, rich, and surprisingly healthy.

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22. Banana Bread Bundt Cake

Banana bread is turned into a tasty and pretty Bundt cake with this recipe. It might look fancy but it is very simple to make.

Banana Bread Bundt Cake i

This Banana Bread Bundt Cake is perfectly sweet, moist, and topped with an irresistible brown butter glaze. It's the answer to all your overripe banana problems!

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23. Chai spiced banana donuts

Jazz up donuts with lots of chai and banana flavor. These donuts are so flavorful and perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack.

Chai spiced banana donuts

Baked chai spiced banana donuts with a chai spiced sugar coating. For when you’re craving a banana dessert that’s not bread!

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24. Healthy Banana S’mores Bites

Enjoy s’mores with a healthy twist. These banana bites are so decadent and easy to make. Everyone will enjoy these bite size treats.

Healthy Banana S’mores Bites

Looking for a SUPER easy snack and dessert in one? These Healthy Banana S’mores Bites are creamy, chocolatey, delicious perfection, good for you, and only take 5 minutes to put together!

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25. Banana oat mug cake

Enjoy an eggless treat that the entire family will enjoy. Mug cake recipes are so fast and delicious.

Banana oat mug cake

This banana oat mug cake is moist, sweet, and decadent, yet super easy to make! A quick dessert that everyone will love.

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26. Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake

This recipe is a tasty way to use ripe bananas without letting them to waste. The chocolate is super decadent with the banana.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake

If you’re looking for a way to use up 5 overripe bananas, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake is all you need! It’s a soft, delicious and sharable treat!

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27. Banana Split Dessert Nachos

Dessert nachos are super easy to make and such a fun snack. Kids will love banana split nachos.

Banana Split Dessert Nachos

These Banana Split Dessert Nachos capture all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split … in a super-fun grilled dessert! Crispy, sweetened “nacho chips,” caramelized fruit, and a delicious strawberry sauce. Even better with a little scoop of ice cream!

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28. Vegan banana brownies

If you are looking for a vegan option, make these tasty banana brownies. They are so amazing that the entire family will love them.

Vegan banana brownies

These vegan banana brownies are a delicious baked treat that's a fusion of banana bread and chocolate brownies. So easy to make and deliciously fudge-y yet still airy and fluffy due to the added aquafaba.

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29. Banana nutella cookies

Nutella combined with bananas makes the best combination. These cookies are soft and so flavorful. The nutella on the inside makes each bite so creamy.

Banana Nutella Cookies

These soft baked banana nutella cookies make the perfect sweet treat for using up ripe bananas.

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30. Banana cake

Everyone will enjoy a slice of this Coffee Banana Cake. The milk chocolate frosting looks amazing. Just add a cup of coffee or glass of milk.

Coffee Banana Cake

This banana cake is flavoured with coffee and topped with a chocolate fudge frosting for the ultimate snack cake. Simple enough for week nights but fancy enough for dinner parties too!

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31. Banana Sheet Cake

The cream cheese frosting is super tasty and the cake is moist in this easy recipe. Each square is heavenly.

Banana Sheet Cake

If you're looking to use ripe bananas and want to skip the breads, this Banana Sheet Cake is divine. It has a cream cheese frosting and a moist cake center.

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32. Banana bread pudding

Classic bread pudding is even better with banana flavor. Plus, it is so simple to make for the best comfort food.

Banana bread pudding

Enjoy this warm, gooey, and delicious banana bread pudding made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon and raisins. An easy recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a dessert topped with ice-cream.

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33. Banana Bread Brownies

Banana desserts are so decadent.

Regardless of whether you are in the mood for cake, pie or pudding, these recipes will satisfy your craving. There is so much to choose from. The hardest part will be deciding what to try first.

Make one of these amazing desserts today for the best dessert. There are options for everyone including gluten free and eggless recipes. You will also find traditional banana recipes.

This is such a handy list of the best banana desserts. Make one today for a great treat.

More easy desserts to try:

• 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe
• No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
• Pineapple Dream Dessert Recipe
• Strawberry Trifle Recipe