Let’s get slicing and baking.

Don’t worry, nobody will know!

This treat is the best of both banana pudding and brownies in one.

Southern Living Peanut Butter-Banana Upside-Down Cake sliced on a plate to serve

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Banana Snack Cake

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“Very easy to make.

Banana flavor is perfect.

Banana Muffins

These easy to prepare muffins don’t require a stand or hand mixer to make.

Southern Living Hummingbird Bread sliced to serve

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But for keep them moist and fluffy, double-check to not overmix the batter.

The key is to stop stirring the moment the dry ingredients are combined with the wet.

Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

Elvis would definitely approve, and that’s all we need to know.

Southern Living Peanut Butter Banana Blondies

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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You probably never knew you needed this heavenly hybrid.

Banana pudding gets an even creamier, more decadent twist thanks to a rich cheesecake filling.

Substitute vanilla paste if you’ve got the option to’t find a whole vanilla bean.

Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry-Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie

You already know that peanut butter and banana make a dynamite duo.

Add some strawberries, honey, and almond milk and you’ll be ready to start your day.

The naturally sweetened breakfast staple (honey is the only sweetener) is fluffy and tender from buttermilk.

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Start by using your food processor to chop graham crackers to form the base.

While the total recipe time is long, the active cooking time is only slightly more than 20 minutes.

Fresh bananas and a crisp vanilla wafer crust will leave you wanting more.

Southern Living Banana Layer Cake With Caramel Icing on a platter to serve with a piece cut

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New-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Are you tired of the same old banana pudding over and over again?

Homemade vanilla custard, vanilla bean whipped cream, and a hint of nutmeg liven up this classic.

It’s so good it might just rival your Mama’s traditional recipe.

Southern Living Aunt Brenda’s Sour Cream Banana Pudding in the trifle bowl ready to serve

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Our Best-Ever Banana Bread

This classic banana bread recipe hits the spot every time.

No travel is required.

It only takes six ingredients to create this masterpiece, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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(We said almost.)

Salted caramel makes banana pudding feel even more special.

Strawberries and bananas make a refreshing duo in the beloved graham cracker-layered dessert.

Southern Living Banana Snack Cake sliced to serve

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

We couldn’t leave this Southern delicacy off the list.

Makethe classic Hummingbird Cakeor go with this fuss-free Bundt cake version instead.

Either way, pineapple-studded, nutty heaven awaits with just a hint of extra moistness from your ripe bananas.

Bananas Foster Cake in a cake plate

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Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Cream cheese adds extra richness and a slight tang to classic banana bread.

Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Old-fashioned meringue is the star to this classic banana pudding.

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This dessert is smooth, creamy, and decadent.

Enjoy it warm or cold.

The sweet pecan-streusal topping adds the perfect amount of crunchy texture on top of this delicious loaf.

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Adding tangy sour cream to the batter enhances this cake’s moisture.

Banana Bread Cobbler

Create this banana bread cobbler with only six ingredients.

Sliced bananas and streusel toppings elevate this quick bread into a dessert.

Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

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Southern Living Banana Cake sliced on plates to serve

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Pie decorated and ready to serve

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Strawberry-Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie

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Southern Living Banana Pancakes on a plate ready to serve with banana slices and syrup

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Southern Living Banana Split Cake sprinkled with sprinkles

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Banana Cream Pie

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New-Fashioned Banana Pudding

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Southern Living Banana Bread sliced and ready to serve

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Brennan’s Bananas Foster

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Salted caramel banana pudding

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Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

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Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread sliced on plates to serve

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baked banana pudding with browned meringue

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Sour Cream Banana Bread With Pecan Streusel Topping

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Banana Bread Cobbler

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