20+ Best Vegan Banana Recipes (Using Overripe Bananas)
Spotty bananas? Turn them into gold! 🍌 Here are my 20+ favorite vegan banana recipes – healthy, easy, 100% plant-based ways to use ripe and overripe bananas in smoothies, breads, muffins, nice creams, and more.
Overripe bananas are little treasures, offering an intense natural sweetness and incredible moisture, perfect for baking, blending, and more. Here you’ll find our favorite creations using spotty bananas.
Highlights include the ultimate fan-favorite Best Vegan Banana Bread (moist & naturally sweet), creamy Blueberry Banana Smoothie, indulgent Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl, and simple 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies.
These recipes rescue food waste, pack natural sweetness + nutrients (potassium, fiber!), and include full nutrition info, tips, and subs in each card.
Scroll to your next obsession—happy baking & blending!
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BEST VEGAN BANANA ROUNDUP
You’ll find full nutrition information in the recipe card, and most include tips and substitution ideas!
Best Banana Bread (Easy + Healthy)
A tried and true, classic vegan banana bread! It’s a fan favorite for a reason. Perfectly moist and delicious, this healthy banana bread recipe makes a terrific snack or a great way to start the day!
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
The best blueberry banana smoothie is a creamy blend of blueberries, bananas, protein-rich nut butter, and non-dairy milk, with a hint of cinnamon, for a healthy, delicious, quick, and easy-to-make smoothie!
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Healthy + Easy)
Made with lots of love and a sprinkle of chocolate chips, these vegan chocolate chip banana muffins are a perfect way to start the morning or enjoy them as a mid-day snack!
Vegan Banana Pancakes
Vegan banana pancakes made with a blend of GF flour and almond flour, plus banana, are a great choice for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. No eggs, no dairy – just simple pantry staples!
Almond Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream
Thick, creamy, and delicious, Almond Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream is a straightforward, no-churn, non-dairy ice cream that’s easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. Can be served as a soft-serve or frozen!
3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
With only 3 ingredients, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies with chocolate chips are little mounds of healthy goodness! Perfect for the morning, as a grab-and-go snack, or anytime you feel like a healthy treat.
Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl
Whip up a bowl of pure bliss with this dreamy, creamy chocolate-almond butter smoothie bowl. Easy to make and refined sugar-free. It makes a great treat any time of day!
Overnight Steel-Cut Oats Oatmeal (Slow-Cooker)
Overnight Steel Cut Oats Oatmeal made in a slow cooker with banana, cinnamon, vanilla, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup is a warm and cozy way to start the day! 100% whole food plant-based recipe.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
A classic chocolate chip oatmeal cookie made dairy and egg-free. It’s full of oats and chocolate chips for a true crowd-pleasing cookie that’s easy to make and delicious as can be!
Banana Split Smoothie
Banana Split Smoothie is a combo of fruits, cocoa powder, vanilla, and non-dairy milk for a delicious and healthy way to get in a serving of natural fruits!
Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal (Healthy + One Bowl)
Baked oatmeal with tender apples and cinnamon is naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. It’s full of fiber and a deliciously healthy way to start your day!
Vegan Banana French Toast
Banana French Toast with no eggs? Yes, it’s true! It’s made with healthy, whole food plant-based ingredients and makes a scrumptious breakfast the whole family will love! Eggless and dairy-free recipe.
Easy Vegan Banana Cake
Moist, tender, and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of banana flavor and topped with a dreamy coconut cashew buttercream frosting, this vegan banana cake is perfect for snacking and sharing!
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Amazing chocolate banana ice cream with minimal ingredients to the rescue! No dairy, no churn, no guilt – just YUM! And it’s so easy to make.
1 Bowl Strawberry Banana Muffins
Packed with healthy fresh fruit and made without dairy or eggs, these delicious strawberry banana muffins are so easy to make and perfect any time of day!
Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Mango Banana Smoothie with banana and non-dairy milk is a delicious and refreshing tropical treat any time of day!
Peanut Butter & Banana Granola Snack Clusters
If you love large-cluster granola, this recipe is for you! It’s a healthy granola recipe with oats, nut butter, banana, almonds, pepitas, maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon. It’s great any time of day and travels well!
Cherry Garcia Nice Cream
A delicious, non-dairy nice cream made with a mix of cherries and chocolate chunks blended with bananas. This is my plant-based version of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. It’s easy, no-churn ice cream or soft serve ready in minutes!
Blueberry Banana Oat Bread
This vegan blueberry banana bread is moist, super easy to make, and not overly sweet. Plus, it’s made with heart-healthy, wholesome ingredients!
Vegan Butter Pecan NIce Cream
Rich, decadent butter maple pecan ice cream made with wholesome plant-based ingredients! It’s richly flavored and one of our favorites.
Banana Chocolate Pudding (3-Flavors)
Banana-Avocado Chocolate Pudding can be made in 3 flavor combinations: classic, orange, and espresso! It’s a deliciously healthy, dairy-free pudding that rivals any other!
Banana Chia Pudding
Easy banana chia seed pudding, with only 3 simple ingredients, is great for breakfast, dessert, or a light snack!
🌟 PRO TIPS FOR SPOTTY BANANAS
🌟 Pro Tips for Spotty Bananas
- Brown = best — Overripe bananas are sweeter and moister—perfect for baking without extra sugar!
- Freeze ahead — Peel, chop, and freeze for instant smoothies or nice cream (no ice needed).
- Nice cream magic — Blend frozen bananas solo for creamy, dairy-free soft serve—add flavors like cocoa or berries.
- Sweeten naturally — Mash into oatmeal, pancakes, or granola for built-in sweetness + potassium boost.
- Roast for caramel — Slice and roast with cinnamon for a warm, healthy side or topping.
- Fat substitute — Use 1 mashed banana per 1/2 cup oil/butter in recipes for healthier bakes.
- Savory twist — Add to curries or stir-fries for subtle sweetness and creaminess.
These hacks make bananas your kitchen hero. Enjoy!
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