Butter and avocado have some competition in the kitchen. Meet the exuberant banana. Able to play nicely with both savory and sweet, it's the next great toast topper. Read on for a dozen quick and easy ideas for breakfast, snacks and dessert.

Spread cream cheese over a slice of toasted banana bread. Add sliced banana, toasted shredded coconut, and top with banana chips.

Spread your favorite fruit-flavored yogurt over a piece of toasted whole wheat bread and add sliced banana, granola, dried cherries and flaxseed.

Spread peanut butter over toasted brioche triangles and top with bacon slices and sliced bananas.

Layer sliced banana over Melba toast with a dollop of ricotta. Add pomegranate seeds and a few small mint leaves.

Combine 1/2 teaspoon white miso with 1 teaspoon mayo and spread on toasted baguette. Top with sliced bananas, black sesame seeds and pickled ginger.

Spread mascarpone on a piece of toasted challah. Top with sliced banana. Add diced mango, raspberries and toasted sliced almonds. 

Spoon some mashed banana on a toasted baguette. Squeeze lime juice over the banana and add drained black beans, chopped jalapeno and chopped cilantro. Top with crushed plantain chips.

Spread mashed banana on toasted white bread. Toss roasted or sauteed diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and curry powder and spoon over the banana. Top with raisins and chopped salted cashews.

Scoop vanilla or your favorite softened ice cream over toasted pound cake and top with sliced bananas and fruit-flavored Os cereal.

Layer sliced banana on a slice of chocolate babka. Add a large dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate rice cereal over the top.

Spread some chocolate-hazelnut spread over a graham cracker half. Top with sliced bananas and large, halved marshmallows. Broil until just toasted.