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If you’re looking for a healthy sweet treat, try these banana desserts. From baked goods like banana bread to frozen treats like banana ice cream bars, these delicious desserts showcase the popular fruit. Recipes like Banana Pudding Parfaits and Campfire Banana S’mores are tasty and fun.
01of 15Banana Pudding ParfaitsView RecipeAndrea MathisThese individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
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Banana Pudding Parfaits
View Recipe
Andrea Mathis
These individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
02of 152-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice CreamView RecipeWhir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
03of 15Banana-Blueberry Buttermilk BreadView RecipeThe slight acidity of buttermilk tenderizes and moistens baked goods while allowing you to cut way back on butter or oils. Here, it also lends a slight tanginess to the winning combination of bananas and blueberries. To make muffins instead, see Muffin Variation.
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Banana-Blueberry Buttermilk Bread
The slight acidity of buttermilk tenderizes and moistens baked goods while allowing you to cut way back on butter or oils. Here, it also lends a slight tanginess to the winning combination of bananas and blueberries. To make muffins instead, see Muffin Variation.
04of 15Campfire Banana S’moresView RecipeYou’ll never go camping again without this fun twist on classic s’mores made inside a split banana. Plus, it’s easy to make gluten-free or to cut some carbs–just ditch the graham crackers and scoop this gooey treat up with a spoon instead.
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Campfire Banana S’mores
You’ll never go camping again without this fun twist on classic s’mores made inside a split banana. Plus, it’s easy to make gluten-free or to cut some carbs–just ditch the graham crackers and scoop this gooey treat up with a spoon instead.
05of 15Virgin Banana Piña Colada PopsView RecipeThe tropical flavors of a piña colada make for one delicious ice pop. Be sure to reach for ripe bananas to get the perfect sweetness (without any added sugar!) for this clean-eating-friendly frozen treat.
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Virgin Banana Piña Colada Pops
The tropical flavors of a piña colada make for one delicious ice pop. Be sure to reach for ripe bananas to get the perfect sweetness (without any added sugar!) for this clean-eating-friendly frozen treat.
06of 15Banoffee PieView RecipeLove bananas, toffee and whipped cream? Then you’ve got to try this healthy Banoffee Pie recipe–a healthier version of one of Great Britain’s sweetest desserts. It is made with layers of toffee, bananas and whipped cream. Our healthier Banoffee Pie recipe has half the calories, over 65 percent less saturated fat and 40 percent less sugar than the original–but all of the amazing flavor.
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Banoffee Pie
Love bananas, toffee and whipped cream? Then you’ve got to try this healthy Banoffee Pie recipe–a healthier version of one of Great Britain’s sweetest desserts. It is made with layers of toffee, bananas and whipped cream. Our healthier Banoffee Pie recipe has half the calories, over 65 percent less saturated fat and 40 percent less sugar than the original–but all of the amazing flavor.
07of 15Banana PuddingView RecipeBrie PassanoThis layered banana dessert pairs crunchy vanilla cookies with creamy pudding. For the ultimate in banana flavor, use very ripe bananas, They’re softer, sweeter and packed with flavor.
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Banana Pudding
Brie Passano
This layered banana dessert pairs crunchy vanilla cookies with creamy pudding. For the ultimate in banana flavor, use very ripe bananas, They’re softer, sweeter and packed with flavor.
08of 15Vegan Banana BreadView RecipeMashed bananas, flaxseed meal and almond milk make this healthy vegan banana bread deliciously moist and tender. While this quick and easy bread might be eggless and dairy-free, it’s just as delicious as traditional versions. Add bittersweet chocolate chips for a decadent treat.
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Vegan Banana Bread
Mashed bananas, flaxseed meal and almond milk make this healthy vegan banana bread deliciously moist and tender. While this quick and easy bread might be eggless and dairy-free, it’s just as delicious as traditional versions. Add bittersweet chocolate chips for a decadent treat.
09of 15Banana Buster PopsView RecipeCool off with frozen bananas and peanut butter drizzled with chocolate.
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Banana Buster Pops
Cool off with frozen bananas and peanut butter drizzled with chocolate.
10of 15Double Chocolate-Banana Bread PuddingView RecipeIn this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.
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Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
In this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.
11of 15Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana BitesView RecipeThese bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet.
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Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites
These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet.
12of 15Peanut Butter-Banana Frozen Yogurt CakeView RecipeJohnny AutryThis grown-up version of ice cream cake is a little sweet and a little salty. The yogurt cake gets its distinct flavor from freeze-dried banana slices–they can be pulverized into a powder (unlike regular dried bananas, which have a chewy texture).
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Peanut Butter-Banana Frozen Yogurt Cake
Johnny Autry
This grown-up version of ice cream cake is a little sweet and a little salty. The yogurt cake gets its distinct flavor from freeze-dried banana slices–they can be pulverized into a powder (unlike regular dried bananas, which have a chewy texture).
13of 15Frozen Chocolate-Covered BananasView RecipeKids will love dipping bananas in melted chocolate and rolling them in coconut to make this tasty frozen treat.
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Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas
Kids will love dipping bananas in melted chocolate and rolling them in coconut to make this tasty frozen treat.
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Roasted Banana Souffles with Caramel Sauce
15of 15Bananas FosterView RecipeThis famous New Orleans banana dessert recipe gets a kick from rum (we like dark). Impress your friends with this healthy fruit dessert tonight!
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Bananas Foster
This famous New Orleans banana dessert recipe gets a kick from rum (we like dark). Impress your friends with this healthy fruit dessert tonight!
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