Cheat’s banana & peanut brittle ice cream

If your bananas are on the verge of being overripe, peel them, pop them in an airtight container and freeze them to make this delicious dessert, quick as a flash

Sticky upside-down banana cake

Edd Kimber gives us an irresistible new take on the seventies classic. This stunning upside-down cake makes a great cooking project for teen cooks

Jerk pulled pork with banana salsa

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The perfect party sharing dish is spiced up with Caribbean seasoning and served with a fruity coarse salsa

Vegan chocolate banana ice cream

A low-fat chocolate ice cream? It really does exist! Our blitzed banana creation is gluten and dairy-free and ready in minutes

Weaning recipe: Perfect banana & avocado purée

A sweet and creamy purée, simply made with ripe, nutrient-rich avocado and banana. Yogurt can be added for a protein boost. This classic weaning combination is bound to be a hit with your baby

Chocolate-filled pancakes with caramelised banana

These fluffy, American-style pancakes have a hidden chocolatey centre and soak up the maple syrup like sponges

Brioche French toast with bacon, banana & maple syrup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This indulgent weekend brunch combines salty bacon with sweet, maple-syrup-soaked brioche for a special breakfast to savour

Bircher muesli with apple & banana

Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge

Breakfast banana split

Top a sliced banana with nut butter, frozen yogurt, a handful of berries and low-sugar granola for a weekend morning treat

Banana custard eclairs

Give these afternoon tea classics a fruity makeover with a creamy banana custard filling – perfect for a sophisticated spread

Healthy banana & peanut butter ice cream

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon – a low-fat sweet treat

Baked banana cheesecake

Forget banana bread, use up over-ripe fruit in this low-sugar cheesecake with a chocolate and nut base and a ricotta and yogurt topping