Banana recipes

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that's left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce

A simple pudding with a creamy and indulgent chocolate sauce, ready in just 10 minutes

Often overlooked, these nuts deserve their turn in the spotlight - bake into a squidgy, soft loaf cake with fruit and coconut

Make two, freeze one! Have fun cooking up two batches of these scrumptious buns and pop one in the freezer so you always have a treat to hand!

Adding banana to this custard tart gives a classic pudding a new edge

A great standby dessert with that works well and will impress children and adults

Delicious sweet nutty loaf, great for snacks for all the family.

Kick-start your day with this deliciously refreshing drink, made with fresh fruit and yogurt. It's rich in vitamin C and counts as one of your 5-a-day

This decadent chocolate and banana loaf cake is gorgeously moist from the fruit, whilst chocolate adds richness. Top with ganache and banana chips.

Treat yourself to a lazy brunch with these American-style fluffy pancakes with pancetta and maple drizzle

Sticky and sweet, this bundt-shaped banana bread with buttery glaze and cinnamon is a show-stopping bake

A trifle cheating will still impress your friends with this made-in-moments banoffee pud

Banana and tamarind add a rich sweetness to this slow-cooked spice pot with nutty basmati and a coconut sauce

Pay homage to The King with this indulgent peanut butter and banana toasted sandwich. Serve with ice cream for brunch or dessert

Lace this classic banana and toffee pie with a little dark rum. Top with whipped cream and chocolate

This Southern-spiced roast chicken dish is served with buttery mashed sweet potatoes with a secret ingredient - banana