5 best uses for overripe bananas according to Yardbarker

November 08, 2023

19 Creative Ways to Use Overripe Bananas

Don't throw away those overripe bananas! Instead, try these unique and tasty solutions:

Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2 overripe bananas, frozen
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Freeze for a few hours.
  3. Enjoy your homemade banana ice cream!

Banana Bread/Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix together mashed bananas and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf or muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 60-65 minutes (loaf) or 18-20 minutes (muffins), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and enjoy!

Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2 overripe bananas, peeled
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen berries

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious banana smoothie!

Banana Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 2 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Mix together mashed bananas and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Pour batter onto a heated and greased skillet.
  5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Enjoy your delicious banana pancakes with a drizzle of peanut butter!

Banana Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 overripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Toss to coat with orange juice.
  3. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  4. Enjoy your refreshing banana fruit salad!

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