A couple of pantry staples and a ripe banana (or two) can go a long ways. Chop, mash, or mix them into a classic no-fail banana bread or an elevated caramel-banana muffin. Keep it simple with the single-pan Maple-Walnut Banana Bars or get busy with the delectable Chocolanutty Banana Cake. With options this appealing (er, apeeling?), you might be tempted to buy bananas just to let them go brown!

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You've been warned. These crunchy-yet-moist banana bread muffins with cornflake streusel are over-the-top delicious.

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Sliced bananas hide under a rich filling of peanut butter, cream cheese, and honey. Chopped peanuts and a graham cracker crust lend the perfect crunch.

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A rich, not-too-sweet frosting crowns the simplest of banana cakes. Knock this one out when you need a weeknight dessert.

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The math on these homey bars couldn't be simpler: one pan, one ripe banana, and less than one hour from start to finish.

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Mashed banana and toasted pecans add a new twist to this classic quick bread.

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If your bananas have brown polka dots, they're just right for this recipe. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger flavor this moist banana bread.

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Toast oats, coconut, and macadamia nuts, set them aside, then warm bananas and dried figs in brown sugar and rum. Put the two together and you've got crisp, no oven required!

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Caramel sauce adds a luscious accent to cinnamon and pecans in these indulgent banana muffins.

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A cookie for breakfast? Yes, please! Key ingredients include mashed bananas, rolled oats, and peanut butter.

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Banana bread gets a school-lunch spin in this moist and sweet quick bread.

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This bundt cake has all the coziness of banana bread—sweet banana, pecans, and bits of chocolate—with a zippy addition of orange zest. Enjoy it for dessert or with your morning coffee.

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There's a reason this is called a trifle—it's a breeze to put together! Instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix and packaged shortbread cookies speed dessert prep.

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Take Elvis' iconic PB and banana sandwich, but swap in cookie butter. Nestle the sandwiches vertically to maximize crispy golden ridges, and soak overnight in custard. Result: A hunka-hunka mornin' love.

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Frozen fruit is blended into a puree, then swirled together with a creamy frozen banana and yogurt blend for a refreshing two-toned smoothie.

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For an easy handheld snack, top sliced bananas with crunchy peanut butter and coconut flakes.

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15 Easy Dessert Bread Recipes

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