Overripe bananas fulfill their destiny right here.

I let my bananas get overripe on purpose.

And sometimes, I buy the overripe ones at the grocery store.

Overhead view of a slice of banana bread on a plate.

Kelly Hamilton

I need all those overripe bananas because I makesmoothiesalmost daily.

Overripe bananas are a culinary treasure.

Overripe bananas are great inpancakes,muffins,cookies, andbanana daiquiris.

Easy banana bread cut into thick slices.

Kelly Hamilton

It has over 2,350 five-star ratings.

The secret to making banana bread that EVERYBODY loves?

Maximize the goodness by adding an optional dulce de leche drizzle.

Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread (Some of It Sliced) on a Platter, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl With More Dulce de Leche and Bananas

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It’s rich and tender and will satisfy anyone’s chocolate cravings.

It’s a creative twist on banana bread that really works, especially if you loveginger.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Coffee Cake

Is this banana bread or coffee cake in loaf form?

Chocolate Banana Bread

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Just call it delicious!

Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Big bold swirls of cream cheese filling run through this banana bread.

We recommend using organic bananas to confirm you aren’t getting all the pesticides that remain on banana peels.

Loaf of Dark and Stormy Banana Bread With Some of It Cut Into Slices

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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Using almond flour makes this banana bread gluten-free.

It also gives it a nutty flavor that plays nice with bananas andchocolate chips.

Small but mighty, it’s prefect for baking on a whim.

On a Platter, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cake Showcasing a Cross Section Cut, a Knife, and a Tea Cup

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Peanut butter.

Three foods loved by kids and adults alike.

When combined, they make what might be the ultimate non-traditional banana bread.

Mug of Banana Bread Chocolate Chunk Mug Cake Topped with a Dollop of Ice Cream and Spoonful of Cake Resting on Top of the Mug

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Mix in optional vegan-friendly options such as toasted chopped nuts, carob chips, or vegan chocolate chips.

Overhead view of a loaf of banana bread with cream cheese on a plate. Three slices are laying in front of the loaf.

Claudia Cash

On a Wooden Board, Loaf of Brownie Banana Bread with Slices Cut Off, and Next to It, a Plate with a Slice and a Knife

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Sliced Banana Pecan Bread With Caramelized White Chocolate Sorghum Glaze on a Platter

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sliced banana bread with rum soaked raisins on a white board

Kalisa Marie Martin

Slice of banana bread with butter on a dark blue plate

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Side shot of sliced almond flour banana bread.

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Overhead view of simple gluten-free banana bread on a platter and sliced into thick slices.

Kalisa Marie Martin

Coffee Coconut Banana Bread Cake on a Cake Platter With a Cut Slice Lifted Using a Pie Server

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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Bread.

Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

Erin Alderson