Banana bread recipes are a go-to when it comes to using up overripe bananas but while a basic banana bread will always be a favourite, getting creative is fun too. Here, we’ve pulled together some delicious additions to update your loaf. Enjoy!

Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves
These beautiful little loaves are miniature versions of our classic blueberry and banana bread recipe, perfect for lunchbox snacks or portion-controlled morning tea. Serve with a rich dollop of whipped blueberry ricotta cream.

Gluten-free raspberry swirled cheesecake
A sweet treat for all to enjoy.

Make mushroom, ham and spinach omelettes in your sausage roll maker
Not just for tasty pastries.

Coconut banana bread
You will need about four large overripe bananas for the amount of mashed banana required. Note

Banana caramel loaf
This banana loaf recipe is a cut above average thanks to the brown sugar caramel frosting.

Cheesy-vegie pasta bake
This is a clever way to make sure your kids get their vegies. You could also use other vegetables in here too try grated carrot, zucchini or capsicum. Note

Wholemeal banana and prune bread
If you want to make the bread a little lighter in colour and texture, use half white self-raising flour with the wholemeal self-raising flour. Note