Banana

Want freshly-made frozen treats in a flash? These instant sorbet recipes are just what you need. All you need is a few ingredients, a blender and five minutes up your sleeve - and voilà!

Nadia Lim's muffin recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Packed with the goodness of bananas, bran, dried fruit and spices, these muffins make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or picnic bite

A decadent delight!

This moreish banana and coffee cake is a heavenly treat for dessert, especially when drizzled with our indulgent caramel sauce. Bananas create a gorgeous texture, and the hit of coffee adds a lovely rich flavour.

Try this flourless banana and blueberry pancakes recipe for an indulgent, easy and healthy start to your day. Serve with drizzled with maple syrup for a winning weekend breakfast or brunch

This delightfully dense banana bread is a lunchbox favourite for a reason. It's easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for a lunchbox treat.

A simply delicious cake packed with banana, pineapple and topped with shredded coconut

Ease into your day with a slice of our gorgeous chocolate banana bread. This loaf is best eaten the day it's made, although it is also delicious toasted in the toaster then spread with butter and dotted with honeycomb.

You get both prebiotics (in the banana) as well as probiotics (in the yoghurt) with these simple yet delicious banana nut-butter yoghurt breakfast pots.

This no-bake white chocolate banana slice recipe creates the perfect sweet treat!

Light, fluffy and incredibly moreish, these beautiful ricotta and banana pancakes are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.

This loaf is perfect for anyone craving a spot of weekend baking, as it does equally well both as a breakfast option (toasted and slathered in butter) or a sweet snack beside a cuppa. Plus, it's free of both gluten and dairy!

There's a hidden surprise in this banana bread... it's made with a delicious lemony cream cheese filling! Impress your friends and family with this recipe at your next morning tea gathering - it's deceptively simple to make.

These oven-baked breakfasts are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to begin your morning - simply soak your oats, stir in banana, chocolate and milk, then let them bake! A dollop of yoghurt and honey seals the deal.

These little frozen babies are the perfect snack for a hot day! With just three healthy ingredients, they're great for the kids. Just mix them up, pop them in the ice tray and let the freezer do the rest.

Courgette and banana create magic together in this cake! Complete with a generous layer of caramel buttercream icing, you'll definitely be going back for seconds of this delicious concoction.

Whip up this banana pudding for your next dinner party, and drench it in delicious tipsy toffee sauce to keep your guests coming back for more. It must be that dash of rum in the sauce!

The secret to the deliciousness of these banana chocolate cupcakes is in the icing. Peanut butter frosting is so magical, it will be hard to only have one of these sweet treats!

In this scrumptious Nici Wickes recipe, an easy gingerbread loaf gets toasted and covered in fresh fruit and an easy caramel sauce for the perfect sweet start to your weekend.

Love banoffee? Nadia Lim's gorgeous banana cake recipe will be the star of your next celebration. Decorate rustically with lashings of salted caramel, chocolate shards and banana for a showstopping dessert

For a sweet idea the whole family will love, you can't go past this frozen banana recipe. Rolled in tasty toppings and served on sticks, this clever treat is perfect for birthday parties and sleepovers

Nadia Lim's chocolate-stuffed banana boat recipe is sure to become a family favourite! All you need is a few simple ingredients, baking paper and tinfoil to bake these beauties over the fire

Start your day off the right way with this banana and vanilla chia pancake recipe. With the goodness of Dole bananas and the clever use of chia seeds instead of eggs, this is a breakfast you'll want to wake up for

Take banana bread to a whole new level with this banana loaf recipe. Dole bananas lend their sweetness, while coconut brings irresistible texture and dark chocolate adds an extra decadent touch

For dessert that's as easy to make as it is to eat, you can't go past this Caribbean banana split recipe. Dole bananas and rich rum sauce come together to create a sweet treat that's perfect served with a big scoop of ice cream

These banoffee parfaits will be the star of your Christmas spread. Simple yet impressive, these individual parfait pots are served with a to-die-for homemade NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk caramel sauce

Nici Wickes' banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it's vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don't have dietary requirements

Nici Wickes' banana pancakes are like a magic trick – so few ingredients, no dairy or flour and yet they turn into fluffy, creamy pancakes that are divine. Try this recipe for the perfect breakfast

The danger with Nici Wickes' croissant pudding recipe is that it's just too easy to make! Banana, hazelnuts and dark chocolate come together to create an indulgent dessert that's simply irresistible.

Nici Wickes' recipe creates a truly spectacular caramelised banana and toffee upside-down cake. It's decadent, sticky and perfect for using up those spotted, over-ripe bananas sitting in the fruit bowl

The humble banana is the key to creating this banana split brownie recipe. Chocolate brownies are topped with caramelised bananas, peanut praline and whipped cream to create the perfect sweet treat

This banana bread recipe is perfect when you've got a bowl full of sweet, ripe bananas. Serve with homemade sweet nut butter and toasted peanuts for a simply delicious bite with your next cuppa

The mash-up of caramel, chocolate and banana in Nici Wickes' banoffee slice recipe is simply irresistible! It's also gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for just about everyone

Banoffee is too good to be restricted to just pies! Get creative with this recipe which sees banana cupcakes filled with caramel and topped with whipped cream and fresh banana. Yum!

It doesn't get much simpler than this pancake recipe! You just need two staple household ingredients, a fry-pan and you're good to go! This breakfast also happens to be gluten-free and dairy-free

If you want to make someone's day, bake them this coconut banana bread recipe! It’s so simple to make and yummy on its own or wonderful with toppings such as coconut yoghurt, honey or smashed banana

Indulge in little rolls of heaven with this banana cigarillos recipe. With golden filo pastry, brandy-spiked bananas and maple dipping cream, this sweet creation is sure to go down a treat for dessert

Banana bread gets a delicious makeover with the addition of blueberries and ricotta in this tasty recipe. Serve these little loaves with whipped ricotta icing at your next morning or afternoon tea

A classic is given a decadent edge in this delicious choc-chunk banana bread recipe. Dotted with dark chocolate chunks and drizzled with melted chocolate, this the ultimate sweet treat

We’ve taken an old favourite and given it new life. This peanut butter and jelly banana bread recipe is decadent enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for morning tea. Yum!

Eleanor Ozich's banana and feijoa bread recipe sparkles with warm flavours including cinnamon, vanilla and almond. Slice thickly and slather in butter for an indulgent breakfast or mid-morning treat

Get creative this Easter with this decadent French toast hot cross buns recipe. Served with maple cinnamon coated bananas, this makes a delicious breakfast or dessert

It doesn't get much better than this banana caramel cake recipe. Stacked with sweet banana, decadent caramel and finished with silky cream cheese icing, this cake is a winner for any occasion

With fresh bananas, a sweet toffee filling and a crumbly biscuit base, this recipe for banoffee pies creates a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed all year round with friends and family

This beautifully light and sweet gluten-free banana and passionfruit bread is perfect enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with loved ones and a hot cup of tea or coffee

This gluten-free sago breakfast pudding recipe is ideal for breakfast or dessert! With banana, coconut milk, lime and gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this pud is a winner

This wholesome breakfast bowl recipe combines oats, banana, ginger and dates for a bright start to the day. Plus, it gets its sunshine yellow hue from the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric

Nici Wickes' soft and springy banana cake is turned it up a notch with a crunchy, gooey caramel topping. Delish!

These dense little cakes from Nici Wickes are lashed with salted caramel icing, then drizzled with even more salted caramel for a decadent gluten-free treat!

Pair Nici Wickes' Jamaican-style chicken with this ferociously good banana chutney. All who try it are won over!

Raw food expert Megan May of Little Bird Organics zaps the classic calorie-laden banoffee pie with activated nuts, alternative sweeteners and dairy-free coconut to create a raw, light and tasty treat

In this self-saucing pudding recipe, gooey caramel sauce pools around a light banana sponge studded with buttery pecans and dates. It has all the gooeyness of sticky date pudding, but less rich and sickly

Prepare to please a crowd with this decadent banana chocolate-chip loaf. Featuring a milk chocolate frosting on top and sandwiched in the middle, this loaf is sure to be a hit

Whether you want to indulge in this sweet crêpe recipe for a decadent breakfast or as a special dessert, the combination of chocolatey Nutella, fresh banana and rich caramel sauce is a winner

Short and simple is ideal, especially when you're in a hurry and need to make something sweet

Naturally sweet and fruity, this quick and easy banana and raspberry wrap makes a healthy afternoon snack idea for your children. You could also pop it in their lunchbox for a school treat - they'll love it!

The combination of fresh fruit and sweet chocolate will quickly become a favourite snack fpr your little ones. They're super quick to make, and can be enjoyed after school or as a lunchbox treat.

Surprise Mum this Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Sumptuously creamy and delicious, this vanilla bean porridge is made with rice flakes for an exceptionally luscious finish. Top with grated dark chocolate, sliced bananas and coconut chips

Add more excitement to your average bran muffins with more flavour and creativity!

Tim Tam Pina Colada biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to this tropical fruit parfait. They’re easy to make: simply layer the parfait components into glasses and serve with an indulgent Tim Tam Pina Colada biscuit or two on the side. Recipe by The Style Insider.

We love the honeycomb butter in this dish!

I make all sorts of banana loaves and cakes but this one is especially terrific. Somehow it is both robust and super-soft and fluffy. It also slices easily and stays fresh for days – not that it’ll last that long!

Michele Cranston picked this recipe up from a café she used to work at, and it now appears in her new book "A Simple Table". She writes "Back then it was served toasted with sliced banana, but because I often find myself with a couple of overripe bananas in need of a good baking, I’ve popped them into the bread instead."

Peanut butter fans will love this silky smoothie filled with banana and honey. Photography by Bauersyndication.com.au.

Bored of soggy sandwiches? These nutritious lunch box ideas from Holly Cuthbert at Square One Health and Fitness will put the bounce back into your break.

Raw chocolate and superfoods go so well together, both in flavour and nutrition. This is Megan May's delicious ‘jaffa bowl’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties - a perfect start to the morning!

These delicious banana mummies treats are perfect for Halloween! Delicious banana coated​ in decadent dark chocolate - a match made in Halloween heaven!

Megan May's version of the popular Brazilian breakfast bowl. It's a bowl of antioxidant-rich acai blended with berries and banana into a healthy ‘sorbet’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Calling all Banoffee Pie lovers! This rich, indulgent banana and maple pie is fully vegan and absolutely delicious!

This is a gorgeously comforting cake. It makes an ideal dessert option when served warm with fresh bananas. Photography by Todd Eyre

Kick start the day with this delicious and fresh banana raspberry smoothie!

Quick, fresh and delicious - this fresh fruit semifreddo is the perfect cool-down treat for summer!

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.

A classic dessert with an extra delicious topping. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

Indulge in these decadent dairy-free banana and coconut brownies - little slices sent from heaven!

Sweet, salty, sticky and crunchy - these banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes are a little piece of heaven - the ultimate weekend treat!

This delightfully sweet and humble hummingbird cashew cake is packed with wholesome, nutritional ingredients and full of decadent flavour! Perfect accompaniment with your morning cuppa!

These adorable little cinnamon banana tarte tatins are simply irresistible! Full of delicious ingredients, this sure is one heavenly dessert!

Spice up your day with these spicy banana kisses - a sweet and deliciously decadent treat!

You'd never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

Sweet and delicious- this double-decker sponge will please your weekend visitors.

Put a delicious sweet twist on this traditional Italian dish with the addition of chocolate, hazelnut and sweet bananas. The golden crumbly topping is the perfect ingredient to finish off this decadent dessert.

Who could resist a deliciously creamy chocolate, coffee and banana pie? The malt biscuit base gives it a bit of crunch, while the piles of coffee cream and chopped chocolate nut bar add to the decadence.

This delicious green smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast.

These decadent pikelets are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. Stacked with sliced banana, crunchy toasted walnuts, and an indulgent chocolate sauce, this dish will delight the whole family.

With just five ingredients you can create these yummy treats and they only take 20 minutes to make!

Cool, creamy and chocolatey, these sweet thick shakes are perfect to enjoy with the kids on a hot afternoon. We've made this indulgent drink healthier by adding fresh bananas for natural sweetness and by using low-fat milk and ice-cream.