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Hey dessert fans! Got a bunch of bananas that are waiting to be transformed into a delicious dessert? This list of yummy vegan banana recipes will inspire you with lots of awesome ideas!
In this collection of banana dessert recipes you'll find over 30 vegan recipes! From classic banana breads that are perfect for using up overripe bananas, to easy desserts like puddings and pies made with fresh bananas.
Why use bananas in vegan desserts? Apart from their delicious taste, they are a brilliant way to bring natural sweetness without having to use sugar.
Frozen bananas can also bring a wonderfully creamy texture to smoothies and ice creams when blended!
Get ready to discover some new favorite recipes for bananas. For each recipe, you'll find helpful info on cooking time, effort needed, and diet suitability, so you can find the perfect recipe idea for you!
Jump to:
- Banana breads
- Cakes
- Muffins
- Pies
- Puddings
- Ice creams
- More banana desserts
Banana breads
This section is for my fellow banana bread lovers! Here you'll find some awesome and new vegan banana bread recipes, ideal for using up those brown bananas. There's so many delicious combinations and seasonal varieties to enjoy!
Vegan Applesauce Banana Bread
This wholesome banana bread is naturally sweetened and so tasty. This one bowl recipe is so easy to make!
At a glance: Moist, healthy, wholesome
Diet*: Gluten-free (if using GF certified oat flour), refined sugar-free, oil-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 50 minutes
Recipe by: www.myplantifulcooking.com
Got over-ripe bananas but no time to bake now? Measure the quantity you need for your recipe and freeze mashed banana in an airtight container until you need it!
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
This banana bread is intensely chocolatey, with both cocoa powder and chocolate chips in the batter.
At a glance: Moist, sweet, rich
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe by: veganhuggs.com
Vegan Cranberry Banana Bread
This banana bread is perfect for the holiday season. Tangy cranberries pair deliciously with the sweetness of bananas.
At a glance: Tangy, soft, festive
Diet*: Oil-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour
Recipe by: www.veggieinspired.com
Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Filling
This vegan banana bread recipe is full of fall flavor. With pumpkin puree and tangy cream cheese filling - it's the perfect fall treat!
At a glance: Fluffy, soft, cozy
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe by: homecookedroots.com
Strawberry and White Chocolate Banana Bread
For a summery take on banana bread, try this recipe! It's full of juicy strawberries and gooey vegan white chocolate chips.
At a glance: Indulgent, fruity, fun
Effort: Medium
Time: 55 minutes
Recipe by: theveganlarder.com
Carrot Cake Banana Bread
No need to decide between carrot cake or banana bread! Have the best of both with this simple recipe.
At a glance: 10 ingredients, soft, lightly spiced
Diet*: Oil-free, Refined sugar-free, nut-free option
Effort: Medium
Time: 40 minutes
Recipe by: runningonrealfood.com
Vegan Funfetti Banana Bread
This banana bread is perfect for a birthday party! It's filled with sprinkles for an extra fun bake.
At a glance: Colorful, kid-friendly, fluffy
Diet*: Gluten-free, allergy friendly
Effort: Medium
Time: 45 minutes
Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com
Vegan Banana Blueberry Bread
The addition of blueberries to this vegan banana loaf adds a delightfully juicy and fruity touch!
At a glance: Moist, fruity, wholesome
Diet*: Gluten-free option, refined sugar-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
Cakes
Bananas are also amazing in cakes! These fun recipes are perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Vegan Hummingbird Cake
This sweet and fluffy cake is filled with the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple and the delicious crunch of pecans. Covered in a tangy and delicious vegan cream cheese frosting.
At a glance: Fluffy, fruity, luscious
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe by: avirtualvegan.com
Vegan Banana Cake
This fluffy banana cake is simple, delicious and topped with vegan cream cheese frosting. Try this recipe if you are looking for an easy banana dessert to please a crowd.
At a glance: Light, sweet, tangy
Effort: Medium
Time: 40 minutes
Recipe by: bakedbyclo.com
Vegan Bananas Foster Cake
This decadent vegan bananas foster cake is generously covered in salted caramel frosting and sauteed bananas. A wonderful dessert for a party!
At a glance: Showstopping, caramelly, rich
Effort: High
Time: 50 minutes
Recipe by: www.godairyfree.org
Vegan Banana Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate and banana lovers - this is the cake for you! This sweet and rich banana cake is filled with chocolate chunks and covered in silky chocolate ganache.
At a glance: Luscious, moist, decadent
Effort: Medium
Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Recipe by: heartfultable.com
Vegan Banana & Crème Brûlée Mille Crêpe Cake
Channel your inner vegan pasty chef with this epic crêpe cake! Layers of pancakes, diplomat cream, and banana with a crunchy crème brûlée sugar topping.
At a glance: Fancy, French-inspired, impressive
Effort: High
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe by: berrybaker.com
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
This is a quick and easy vegan dessert that everyone will love. It's a moist banana cake loaded with chocolate chips.
At a glance: Simple, tasty, tender
Effort: Medium
Time: 40 minutes
Recipe by: theprettybee.com
Muffins
Looking for a portable sweet treat for when you are out and about? Banana muffins are the ideal choice.
Vegan Banana Crumb Muffins
These vegan banana muffins are so easy to make and a family favorite. With a tasty crumb topping for extra YUM!
At a glance: Fluffy, moist, tender
Effort: Medium
Time: 28 minutes
Recipe by: courtneyshomestead.com
Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
These gluten-free muffins make the perfect lunchbox dessert! They are easy to make and customizable too.
At a glance: Soft, fluffy, easy
Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 35 minutes
Recipe by: delightfuladventures.com
Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
These double chocolate muffins are so moist and flavorful. Easy and quick to make - they're a great dessert for when you are on the go.
At a glance: Super chocolatey, rich, fluffy
Effort: Medium
Time: 37 minutes
Recipe by: thecheekychickpea.com
Pies
For a fancy dessert for a dinner party, pies are a brilliant option! Try these simple but impressive recipes.
Vegan Banoffee Pie
This easy banoffee pie is filled with vegan caramel, banana slices and vegan whipped cream.
At a glance: Decadent, fluffy, rich
Effort: Medium
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
Vegan Banana Cream Pie
This wonderful summery pie has a rich and buttery crust, a sweet banana filling and a light and airy whipped topping.
At a glance: Sweet, creamy, buttery
Diet*: Gluten-free option
Effort: Medium
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes + chilling
Recipe by: makeitdairyfree.com
Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
For an easy alternative to pie, make these vegan parfaits! A fun dessert for a vegan dinner party.
At a glance: Individual portions, quick, easy
Diet*: Gluten-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 25 minutes
Recipe by: www.godairyfree.org
Puddings
Bananas go amazingly well with vanilla flavors. These popular puddings prove it...
Easy Vegan Banana Pudding
You'll love how easy this vegan banana pudding recipe is. Layers of vanilla pudding and banana slices are topped with coco whip and vegan vanilla wafer cookies.
At a glance: No bake, creamy, quick
Effort: Low
Time: 15 minutes + chilling
Recipe by: myquietkitchen.com
Easy Vegan Banana Chia Pudding
For a simple and healthy vegan dessert with bananas, make this chia pudding! It's a fun and nutritious twist on the classic banana pudding.
At a glance: Creamy, simple, quick
Effort: Low
Time: 10 minutes + chilling
Recipe by: homecookedroots.com
Ice creams
For a delicious and simple dessert for summer, make some banana-based ice cream.
Top tip! It's easy to freeze bananas. Slice them, and spread them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, transfer to a freezer bag, and store for up to 6 months.
Vegan Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Enjoy all the yummy flavors of banana pudding in ice cream form with this easy recipe.
At a glance: Creamy, smooth, delicious
Effort: Medium
Time: 15 minutes + freezing
Recipe by: veggiefunkitchen.com
Chocolate Nice Cream
Frozen bananas make a wonderfully creamy dairy-free ice cream. This chocolate banana nice cream is so quick and easy to make.
At a glance: Creamy, refreshing, no ice cream maker needed
Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
Effort: Low
Time: 5 minutes
Recipe by: veganonboard.com
One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
Yes, you can make ice cream with just bananas! Enjoy as a simple and easy dessert.
At a glance: Easy, creamy, healthy
Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
Effort: Low
Time: 10 minutes
Recipe by: runningonrealfood.com
Vegan Banana Splits
This epic and easy dessert is ready in just 10 minutes. Bananas, vegan ice cream, chocolate sauce, vegan whipped cream and cherries combine to make this delight!
At a glance: Easy, fun, indulgent
Effort: Low
Time: 10 minutes
Recipe by: minimalistbaker.com
More banana desserts
There are so many other fun desserts you can make with bananas! Check out these recipes for more inspiration...
Vegan Banana Boats
This quick and fun dessert is ideal for campfires and cookouts. You can also easily make them in the air fryer too!
At a glance: Simple, gooey, customizable
Diet*: Gluten-free depending on toppings
Effort: Low
Time: 10 minutes
Recipe by: eatplant-based.com
Super Easy Banana Sushi
This fun healthy dessert is quick and easy to make. Banana pieces are decadently coated in peanut butter, chocolate, nuts and seeds in this tasty treat!
At a glance: Fun, simple, delicious
Diet*: Gluten-free
Effort: Low
Time: 15 minutes
Recipe by: veganheaven.org
Banana Bread Donuts
Vegan banana bread in donut form, dipped in melted chocolate and vegan sprinkles? Yes please!!!
At a glance: Fun, cakey, chocolatey
Effort: Medium
Time: 30 minutes
Recipe by: vegandollhouse.com
Healthy Vegan Banana Brownies
For a healthier twist on brownies, try this popular recipe! The bananas bring both natural sweetness and moisture to the finished dish.
At a glance: Cakey, wholesome, rich
Diet*: Gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
Effort: Medium
Time: 40 minutes
Recipe by: myquietkitchen.com
Banana Tempura
This quick and easy Japanese-inspired dessert is so unique. The bananas turn wonderfully gooey inside the deep-fried crispy batter.
At a glance: Crispy, gooey, sweet
Effort: Medium
Time: 25 minutes
Recipe by: dailydish.co.uk
Vegan Bananas Foster
This classic New Orleans dish is one of the easiest banana desserts you can make! These caramelized bananas are made with alcohol so it's kid-friendly too.
At a glance: Caramelly, rich, buttery
Diet*: Gluten-free
Effort: Low
Time: 10 minutes
Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com
We hope you found some delicious ways to use up those brown bananas in your fruit bowl!
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* Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.
Now it's time to share your ideas...
Tell us what your favorite vegan banana desserts are in the comments! Vicky x
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