Want something different for breakfast? Why not try some of these easy healthy banana breakfast recipes?
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38 Banana Breakfast Recipes
Bananas are naturally sweet when ripe and delicious to eat just like that, but when they become too ripe they are too mussy to eat.
So instead of dumping them turn them into a delicious breakfast treat because they are a good source of potassium, which is good for your cells, muscles, and nerves.
They are also a good source of fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin C.
So whether you like smoothies, pancakes, muffins, or bread, these healthy banana breakfast recipes are filling and satisfying.
Easy Banana Bread Recipes
1. Self Rising Flour Banana Bread
Super moist, light, and soft, banana bread with self-rising flour.
This recipe is a great way to use up any overripe bananas you may have. It's quick to make, uses only one bowl, and turns out perfect every time!
Why not make this banana bread as a homemade gift for your neighbor, coworker, friend, or teacher?
2. Banana Bread Recipe With Pancake Mix
Want to make banana bread and don't have flour and baking powder but have a packet of dry pancake mix, you can make this banana bread recipe.
The recipe is versatile too. You could mix in chocolate chips, nuts, or do both. You could even give it a crunchy cinnamon topping.
3. Roasted Banana Blueberry Bread
With this recipe, you don't need ripe bananas because they are oven roasted until they become gooey inside, which gives them a nice caramelized flavor.
And to boot, this bread is almost like a banana breakfast cake and has a nutty flavor with the addition of brown butter in the batter.
4. 5-Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread
You don't have to be vegan to eat this cake! This 5-ingredient vegan banana bread is moist, tender, and has a golden and crispy edge that you will adore.
Customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like vegan chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts, and it is all made in one bowl.
Healthy Banana Cookies
5. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
If you want a quick and easy breakfast or snack that kids will love. Make these peanut butter and banana oatmeal cookies.
Made with old-fashioned rolled oats, peanut butter, and banana, they are fiber and protein-rich, which is great for keeping little tummies full for longer.
6. Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
You are never too busy to eat breakfast when you have these easy grab-and-go breakfast cookies on hand.
These filling cookies made with a combination of healthy fats, nuts, seeds, and chocolate chips are everything you could ask for in a breakfast cookie.
The oatmeal breakfast cookies take less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be made ahead and frozen.
7. Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies is a great way to make the most of overripe bananas.
These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are studded with chocolate chips, and you can reduce the sugar and butter in the recipe to suit your tastes.
It makes a big batch which is great because you can eat some now and freeze the rest for another time.
Recipes For Smoothies With Bananas
8. Watermelon Banana Smoothie
Need a tasty breakfast smoothie fast? You can beat this easy watermelon banana smoothie.
It is a great way to use overripe bananas and is perfect for any time of the day.
Made with three ingredients this is a thick and creamy smoothie that is naturally sweet and quick to make.
9. Strawberry Peach Smoothie
Strawberries, peaches, and yogurt come together to create a deliciously thick and healthy breakfast drink that you will want again and again.
Perfect and cooling, this is an easy and refreshing summer breakfast idea.
10. Silken Tofu Smoothies
Smoothies with a twist. This collection of silken tofu smoothies will have you drooling.
They are just as easy to make as smoothies without tofu, and taste great!
Some might say they even taste better.
These smoothies are great to drink after a long day at work. Or, you could even have them for breakfast as a smoothie bowl!
They are filling and healthy.
11. Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Start your day off with a taste of the tropics with this 3-ingredient pineapple banana smoothie.
Made with frozen pineapple, banana, and a milk of your choice, this smoothie is full of flavor.
12. Mango Banana Smoothie
This mango banana smoothie is a light and guilt-free breakfast. It's full of fiber, Vitamins, and minerals.
Juicy pieces of mango, creamy vanilla yogurt, orange juice, and banana make this a refreshing summer drink.
13. Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
With this pumpkin banana smoothie, you can enjoy the flavors of a pumpkin pie without the calories.
Made with pumpkin puree, banana, oat milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon, this breakfast drink is a great way to start the day.
Banana French Toast Recipes
14. Waffle Iron Banana Stuffed French Toast
If you are looking for a different way to make French toast, try this waffle iron banana stuffed French toast.
Slices of banana are placed between two pieces of bread, then dipped into a delicious vanilla egg mixture that cooks into a creamy and rich custard.
And if you really want to spoil yourself, top it off with a delicious chocolate spread, strawberry compote, and toasted nuts.
15. Simple Banana French Toast
Full of flavor, this French toast is infused with delicious banana and vanilla flavors.
Up the flavor by mixing in some cinnamon, orange zest, and a splash of liquor for a delicious adult flavor.
Use any leftover bread for this recipe. We love making French toast slices of day-old Hawaiian dinner rolls for a tropical twist.
16. Vegan French Toast
If you have allergies to eggs, gluten, or dairy, this vegan French toast recipe is for you.
This recipe has been tested numerous times and cooks up like regular French toast.
This simple recipe is sweet and tasty and perfect for a brunch or quick breakfast.
Banana Muffin Recipes
17. Oatmeal Banana Blueberry Muffins
Mmmm! Oatmeal banana blueberry muffins.
With only a few simple ingredients, you can make these light and fluffy muffins.
They are great for eating on the go, as a light breakfast, or even as an afternoon snack.
These muffins are not only great in taste, but they also cost under $1.
Along with the taste, you can certainly say they are a better value and taste even nicer than store-bought muffins.
Got leftovers, why not freeze them for later?
18. Banana Muffins With Almond Flour
Stop going to your local coffee shop for muffins because these banana muffins with almond flour are easy to make.
These healthy banana muffins with almond flour, dark chocolate, and maple syrup are made in one bowl, making it an almost mess-free recipe.
19. Gluten Free Banana Nut Muffins
The smell of fresh muffins is the best way to start your day, and if you are avoiding gluten and dairy, here is a recipe your should try!
These tender muffins have crunchy chopped walnut pieces and are full of sweet banana flavor. These muffins are a delicious breakfast or snack for any day of the week.
20. Sourdough Banana Streusel Muffins
These deliciously moist and melt-in-your-mouth sourdough banana streusel muffins are perfect for using up your sourdough starter discard.
These buttery muffins are made with pantry ingredients and have a crumbly brown sugar topping that will keep you coming back for more.
21. Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Looking for the perfect quick bread to go with coffee or tea? Then this might be for you!
These pumpkin banana muffins are the perfect partner for coffee or tea.
Made with a crumbly and crunchy top and soft and tender base, and warming spices, these are a delight to eat.
22. Banana Pecan Muffins
Whip up a batch of these banana pecan muffins the next time you want an easy breakfast or snack.
These gluten-free muffins are easy to make with healthy ingredients like almond flour, pecans, and honey. They are nice and moist and have a pecan streusel topping.
Banana Oats And Rice Flakes
23. Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
Make weekday mornings a little less stressful with chunky monkey overnight oats.
These overnight oats are fast and convenient to make and are great for breakfasts on the go.
Filled with protein and fiber, overnight oats should keep you feeling full until lunchtime.
24. Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
If you love pancakes for breakfast, you will love these healthy oatmeal pancakes.
These banana oatmeal pancakes are made with old-fashioned oats and no flour making them gluten-free.
They are full of fiber and protein and are great for keeping you full through the day.
25. Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Overripe bananas are delicious and add a natural sweetness to recipes that use them.
They are not so great for eating, but they can be mashed and added to recipes to make something delicious.
And they don't even need to be cooked to make a great breakfast like these banana cinnamon overnight oats.
Easy Banana Pancakes
26. Banana Okara Pancakes
Soft, light, and fluffy pancakes. You can never go wrong.
These banana okara pancakes are simple to make and are perfect for breakfast.
Top these delicious pancakes with anything you like - from fresh banana slices and fruit to something a little sweeter like whipped cream, maple syrup, and crushed nuts.
27. Easy Vegan Banana Pancake
Start your day off with some wholesome goodness. These easy vegan banana pancakes are sugar-free, oil-free, and yummy.
Rice flour is used instead of flour to make these gluten-free and uses overripe bananas as a natural sweetener.
28. Peanut Butter Pancakes
Want great comfort food? Peanut butter pancakes are the way to go.
Sweet, warm, and delicious, you won't be able to stop at one. These light and fluffy pancakes can be made quickly from scratch and are full of flavor.
Top them with whipped cream, slices of fresh banana, and crunchy peanuts for a breakfast you will want to dig into.
29. Banana Pancakes
These classic banana pancakes are a great way to start your day.
It is quick and easy to make, you can have these sweet and delicious pancakes in less than 10 minutes - great for when you have hungry little mouths to feed because your kids will love these.
30. Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
These gluten-free banana pecan pancakes are an easy weekend treat that both adults and kids will love.
This recipe calls for bananas, pecans, and eggs, the ingredients are placed into a blender which makes mixing super easy, but you could also mix the batter in a bowl with a whisk.
31. Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
These buckwheat pancakes are full of flavor and hearty enough to keep you full well past lunchtime.
Made with two bananas and deliciously flavored cinnamon these fluffy pancakes are quick to make.
Banana Puddings
32. Banana Chia Pudding
This recipe combines milk with mashed bananas and chia seeds to make a delicious filling breakfast.
It is super easy to make, refreshing, and full of fiber.
Made with healthy ingredients, this is a dish you can feel good about eating.
33. Chia Breakfast Pudding
Chia breakfast pudding is a straightforward pudding made with five ingredients and is quick to put together.
It is made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds, banana, milk, cacao powder, and nuts, making it a healthy way to kick-start your day.
Banana Smoothie Bowl Ideas
34. Purple Smoothie Bowl
Fruity, refreshing, and delicious. This purple smoothie bowl is the perfect way to start the day.
It's ready in under 5 minutes, can be topped with your favorite toppings, and looks pretty too!
35. Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter come together to create a delicious dessert-like smoothie bowl you will want to make again and again.
This chocolate banana smoothie bowl tastes like a decadent dessert.
If you are feeling even more indulgent top it with slices of fresh banana, oreo pieces, and chopped nuts.
36. Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Berries and yogurt smoothies are a great way to start your day. They are full of nutrients, delicious, and easy to make.
Use any frozen berry you like to make this thick and creamy smoothie bowl.
We love raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries for a slightly tangy dish that is irresistible.
Miscellaneous
37. Healthy Breakfast Banana Split
Who said you can't have dessert for breakfast? I say, yes, you can with this healthy breakfast banana split.
Skip the ice cream and cream, and keep that for dessert. Instead, top your breakfast banana split with healthy Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, and delicious ripe berries.
It's so simple and pretty hard to resist, so the next time you want dessert for breakfast, go and tuck into this.
38. Banana Maple Munchkins (Donut Holes)
Cinnamon-coated donuts are always popular with a crowd, and you can't go wrong serving these banana maple munchkins (donut holes) at a family brunch.
These soft banana-flavored balls, are rolled in delicious crunchy spiced coating and drizzled with a maple glaze that is hard to resist.
So go on and make a big batch of these for brunch because they will quickly disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can, but it won't be the same as using a ripe banana because the sweetness won't be there.
You want to use bananas with spots on the skin, right through ones where the skins have turned black (these are super sweet).
However, don't use overripe bananas when moldy because they have gone too far.
If you have unripe bananas and want to make a recipe that calls for ripe bananas, they can be ripened quickly in the oven at a low temperature. Here is how to ripen bananas in the oven.
Yes, bananas can be frozen. Freeze them whole, peeled or unpeeled, or mash them or cut them into chunks.
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38 Easy Healthy Banana Breakfast Recipes
INGREDIENTS
Banana Breakfast Recipes
- Self Rising Flour Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Recipe With Pancake Mix
- Roasted Banana Blueberry Bread
- 5-Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread
- Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Watermelon Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Peach Smoothie
- Silken Tofu Smoothies
- Pineapple Banana Smoothie
- Mango Banana Smoothie
- Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
- Waffle Iron Banana Stuffed French Toast
- Simple Banana French Toast
- Vegan French Toast
- Oatmeal Banana Blueberry Muffins
- Banana Muffins With Almond Flour
- Gluten-Free Banana Nut Muffins
- Sourdough Banana Streusel Muffins
- Pumpkin Banana Muffins
- Banana Pecan Muffins
- Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
- Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Banana Okara Pancakes
- Easy Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Pancakes
- Banana Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Pancakes
- Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
- Banana Chia Pudding
- Chia Breakfast Pudding
- Purple Smoothie Bowl
- Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl
- Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl
- Healthy Breakfast Banana Split
- Banana Maple Munchkins (Donut Holes)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Choose your favorite recipe from the list above.
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Follow the recipe directions and enjoy a delicious banana breakfast.
Kerry says
Can't wait to try these ideas.
Deana says
Love this, thanks for the great ideas.
Karen says
I'm glad I came across this page, we are always looking for new ways to use up over ripe bananas.
Harriet says
Thank you.