Bananas make a quick and easy snack in the school lunchbox or on the way to work, but these healthy recipes can turn them into so much more.
From indulgent treats that would make anyone’s mouth water, to healthy bites that are great for on-the-go, these are just a few of our favourite recipes with bananas as the hero ingredient.
The best part is that there’s something for everyone, including vegan, gluten-free and three-ingredient options.
Keep scrolling for 11 of the best Australian Women’s Weekly Food recipes for healthy banana snacks.
Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries
Pancakes are one of the best parts of weekends, apart from sleep-ins, of course. But you don’t need to miss out because you’ve cut out gluten from your diet. This recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is tummy-friendly.
Raspberry and banana mini muffins
Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a delicious, tangy flavour.
Banana bread topped with seeds
Whether you’re a baking novice or just after an easy treat to bake – our no-fail banana bread won’t disappoint.
Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream
This dairy-free ‘nice’ cream recipe is a delicious sweet treat featuring fragrant rosemary and honey for a simple and elegant dessert dish.
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Date, walnut and banana scones
These beautiful scones are packed full of sweet dates, bananas and walnuts. They’re perfect for the kids lunches, or served warm with with cream at any afternoon tea.
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Banana caramel scrolls
Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes
You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes!
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn’t too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Vegan banoffee pie
Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Wheaty banana muffins
Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves
You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!
Find the full recipe here on The Australian Women’s Weekly Food site.
