The 42 Best Banana Recipes for Using Up Your Bunch

There are infinite creative ways to bake with any fruit, but bananas are practically made for it. A mushy, overripe banana translates to moist, sweet, flavorful baked goods (we're looking at you, banana bread). And that’s just one of the banana’s many talents! Bananas can make a silky pudding (that even banana haters will enjoy) and savory Filipino-style ketchup—or you can even just freeze them for another time. We’ve got over 40 banana-centric recipes for you to try, starting with this easy cake from the Barefoot Contessa, which ushers in bright banana flavors with a decadent homemade cream cheese frosting.

Mashed banana, apple pie spice and vanilla make these waffles reminiscent of warm banana bread.

Calling for vegetable oil in lieu of butter, this easy banana bread is moist and light. In addition to using four ultraripe mashed bananas, the recipe reels in flavor from vanilla and a touch of cinnamon.

Trisha's layered banana pudding also comes with a meringue topping that's browned lightly in the oven. This recipe is meant to serve a crowd, so keep it in mind as a sweet conclusion to your next dinner party.