RecipesBanana Nut Bread “This quick bread is a family favourite, so I always try to have ripe bananas on hand for this recipe. I’m sure your family will love this tasty, nutty bread as much as mine does.” —Susan Jones, La Grange Park, Illinois
RecipesChocolate & Banana Peel Cake “This cake highlights the classic flavour combination of chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter, except that no bananas are used—just banana peels! The peels have a surprising amount of banana flavour, not to mention potassium, fibre, and antioxidants. They also help to ensure an incredibly moist cake.” —Lindsay-Jean Hard, Michigan
RecipesBanana Cream Pie “Made from our farm-fresh dairy products, this pie was a sensational creamy treat any time Mom served it. Her recipe is a real treasure, and I’ve never found one that tastes better!” —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
RecipesBanana Cream Cheesecake “Here is a lovely company dessert that can be made a day or two in advance. This banana cream cheesecake is the perfect finale to any meal.” —Margie Snodgrass, Wilmore, Kentucky
RecipesBanana Crumb Pudding “Friends and family ask me to make my thick and creamy banana pudding for all occasions. They can’t get enough of the wonderful flavour of the fruit and the vanilla wafer crumbs. You can also top the classic Southern treat with meringue instead of whipped cream.” —Yvonnia Butner, Pinnacle, North Carolina
RecipesBanana Bread Pudding “When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she’d make. With its crusty golden top, custard-like inside and smooth vanilla sauce, this pudding is a real homespun dessert. Now I make it for my grandchildren.” —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio
RecipesFavourite Banana Split Smoothies “I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way to load up on nutrients. This banana one is a favourite!” —Tiffany Van Zee, Pella, Iowa
RecipesBanana Cream Pie with Cake Mix Crust “I added something special to the classic banana cream pie: A crunchy peanut-buttery streusel tops it off.” —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
RecipesCinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding “My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream, whipped cream or caramel topping. If I’m making the dessert for adults only, I love to add a little rum to the milk mixture to give the pudding extra flavour.” —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
RecipesChocolate Banana Bundles “Banana and chocolate are such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top them with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt.” —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
