If you’ve got a couple of overripe bananas lying around in your fruit bowl that need using up, banana bread is the perfect recipe for you.
It makes for a delicious afternoon snack, or maybe even a cheeky breakfast food, if you’re feeling a little indulgent.
While there are some classic and simple banana bread recipes in this collection, we’ve also gone a little rogue and included a few left-of-field and more decadent recipes that are perfect for a special occasion.
Keep on scrolling for these amazing banana bread recipes.
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Women’s Weekly’s best banana bread
Women’s Weekly’s best banana bread
This banana bread is beautiful fresh from the oven, but is possibly even better toasted and slathered with butter. Decisions, decisions…
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Gluten-free banana bread
Gluten-free banana bread
This recipe is also yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free, so it’s perfect to bring to a high tea where you’re not sure of everyone’s dietary requirements.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana cake
Banana cake
This cake is so simple and delicious, you’re sure to go bananas! Moist and fruity, banana cake is always a winner. Make a simple lemon icing if you want to zing it up a bit.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana caramel layer cake
Banana caramel layer cake
Create a heavenly volcano with thick, sweet caramel oozing out of this gorgeously layered creamy banana cake. It’s sure to dazzle at a birthday party.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Cream cheese-filled banana bread
Cream cheese-filled banana bread
Forget cream cheese frosting – this banana bread has tangy delicious cream cheese all through it!
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana cake with caramel sauce
Banana cake with caramel sauce
What’s better than regular banana cake? Banana cake with delicious caramel sauce poured on top!
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana and blueberry bread
Banana and blueberry bread
The addition of blueberries brings a wonderful sweetness to this loaf.
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Banana cake with passionfruit icing
Banana cake with passionfruit icing
Fluffy cake with a bright and creamy icing – what better way to start the weekend!
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana caramel loaf
Banana caramel loaf
This banana loaf recipe is a cut above average thanks to the brown sugar caramel frosting.
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Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting
Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting
Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Banana and passionfruit cream cupcakes
Banana and passionfruit cream cupcakes
These adorable cupcakes are perfect for kids’ parties or a lovely afternoon tea with girlfriends.
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Banana walnut bread
Banana walnut bread
Pop the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick, buttered slice of moist banana walnut bread.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Carrot and banana cake
Carrot and banana cake
Ever wondered what it would be like to combine carrot cake and banana cake? This dense and moist cake is delicious topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Chocolate banana bread
Chocolate banana bread
Just when you think banana bread couldn’t get any more amazing, melted dark chocolate comes along.
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Coconut banana bread
Coconut banana bread
The coconut gives this banana bread a gloriously light and fluffy texture.
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Layered banana butterscotch cake
Layered banana butterscotch cake
This amazing cake is a guaranteed show-stopped for a special occasion.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Nutty banana self-saucing pudding
Nutty banana self-saucing pudding
Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
Spicy banana fruit loaf
Spicy banana fruit loaf
Gorgeous hunks of dried fruit and some lovely spices give an unexpected twist to the traditional banana bread recipe.
See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.
