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10 New Things to Make with Bananas

Rediscover this versatile fruit by cooking and even peeling it in new ways.

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Use a Banana Instead of an Egg

If you’re baking for vegans, swap in a ripe mashed banana where a recipe calls for an egg.

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Put a Stick in It

Freeze them whole or halved as pops. Drizzle them with melted chocolate and sprinkle with nuts, then refreeze if you feel like it.

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Fritter Them

A thin tempura batter, a thicker buttermilk batter or a light coat of breadcrumbs all work nicely.

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Candy Them

Small bananas slow-poached in sugar syrup and served with coconut cream are a popular Thai dessert.

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Bathe Them in Booze

Let peeled bananas hang out in rum for a day or two, then strain well, discarding the bananas.

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Cook Them in a Campfire

Split unpeeled bananas lengthwise, fill with chocolate (or candies), wrap in foil, then grill till charred.

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Light Them on Fire

Bananas Foster (caramelized bananas with vanilla ice cream, drenched in rum and set ablaze) is a classic for a reason.

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Make Jam

Cook bananas with sugar and citrus juice until caramelized, then blend — perfect for PB&J!

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Bake an Upside-Down Cake

Why should pineapples have all the fun?

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Make Hummingbird Cake

This Southern classic has many versions, but they all include pineapple, bananas and cream cheese.

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Peel It from the Bottom

Monkeys do it, and they should know, right? Peeling from the bottom end is easier and won’t crush your snack.

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