Encouraging Hearts and Home: Bunch of Bananas

While I personally do not like bananas we almost always have a few bunches on our counter. Rarely do we have any that go bad but when we do my husband and older son beg me to bake with them.  Typically I make our favorite banana bread but a few new recipes caught my eye at last week's party!  What do you like to do with over ripe bananas? 

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Some of my favorites from last week:

The Best Banana Pineapple Muffins by Mom's Small Victories
 


Banana Pancakes by Serenity You




Pumpkin Banana Muffin by Treat and Trick



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Comments

  1. Tea With JenniferAugust 25, 2022 at 5:40 AM

    I too have been baking Banana bread lately. So these recipes are great!
    Blessings, Jennifer

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  2. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyAugust 25, 2022 at 6:39 AM

    Oh these sound so good- i just love banana anything!

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:20 PM

      I seem to be able to taste the smallest bit of banana in anything so I tend to avoid all things banana.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2022 at 7:13 AM

    I am not a fan of eating plain bananas either but we always have bunches of bananas lying around, too! When they get too ripe, I peel them and freeze them to use in shakes and smoothies or for baking. In fact, I just froze a whole bunch yesterday and might bake banana nut muffins this weekend.

    Shelbee

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:21 PM

      My oldest thought he was saving old bananas for me-- but forgot to put them in the freezer and they just molded and sort of melted to the counter! LOL.

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  4. EllibelleAugust 25, 2022 at 8:53 AM

    I like to make banana bread or banana muffins (same recipe) with old bananas but sadly sometimes I wait too long and they are too old then!! I also like to cut them into cooked oatmeal or add to plain Greek yogurt. I'd love to try banana pancakes. Sounds delicious!

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:21 PM

      It's not always easy to catch them at that just right moment!

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 25, 2022 at 9:17 AM

    I can’t even eat a raw banana, Joanne, but I do like them in baked goods. Thanks for hosting your party and have a great week.

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:22 PM

      I don't like them raw or cooked or frozen or anything; but some of my guys do.

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  6. JenniferAugust 25, 2022 at 11:28 AM

    Bananas are one thing I had to say good-bye to after "going keto" - and one of the (few) things that I actually miss. And so many good banana recipes today!! Sigh.

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:22 PM

      Aw, I couldn't imaging giving up some of my favorite fruits. I did go years without eating them because of the natural sugars but I am so glad I found an eating plan that works and allows me to enjoy them again.

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  7. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouAugust 25, 2022 at 12:12 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my banana pancakes xxx

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 25, 2022 at 12:39 PM

    I always save over ripe bananas in my freezer. They can go right into the batter while cold. My granddaughters like banana bread with chocolate chips added, while we like it with nuts, so I always make two loaves at a time.

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:23 PM

      Yep, I like to do that too and I also tend to make two loaves (we usually freeze one of those too!)

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  9. Michele MorinAugust 25, 2022 at 1:55 PM

    Guess I need to hide some bananas! 😁

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:23 PM

      That's usually the only way we have "leftovers" to bake with either.

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  10. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  11. MarshaAugust 25, 2022 at 3:25 PM

    I am with you...I don't like bananas at all...not even in bread! So, I don't buy them! Thanks for the link party! Come visit tomorrow!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:25 PM

      I keep thinking I will like banana bread but then I take a taste... and nope! We do buy 2 or sometimes even 3 bunches a week though as my two banana eaters tend to eat 2 a day! I don't know how they can stand to do that...

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  12. Soma @ InkTorrents.comAugust 25, 2022 at 3:26 PM

    I make banana bread too. Banana muffin sounds really good.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:25 PM

      I never think of making muffins.. and yet they would be so much easier for a carry out breakfast for my working guys.

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  13. Kim CarberryAugust 25, 2022 at 4:09 PM

    Ohh! What great recipes. I love the sound of the Pumpkin Banana muffins.

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:26 PM

      I thought that sounded like a good combination too; maybe the pumpkin would overpower the banana too...

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleAugust 25, 2022 at 8:43 PM

    Wow, banana pineapple...now that's an amazing combination that I don't think about regularly.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 26, 2022 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Joanne. Thanks so much for hosting. I’ve linked up with #1 - HOW TO PARALLEL PARK and #2 - NATIONAL BUTTERED CORN DAY. Check out my link parties if you have time, would love to have you join us!

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you so much for joining us, Dee! I'll definitely swing by.

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  16. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsAugust 26, 2022 at 11:45 AM

    Mmm - I love Banana anything! Banana Bread has been on my mind lately.

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 4:23 PM

      I always bake more at the change of seasons and I'm getting excited for some fall baking.

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  17. Donna ReidlandAugust 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM

    Those pineapple-banana muffins sound like they would be so moist and delicious.

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  18. Megan RussellAugust 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM

    We love bananas around here, but my husband loves them the most when they're going bad!

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    1. Joanne August 28, 2022 at 4:24 PM

      No one in my house will eat them when they have more than a few brown spots on them.

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