Banana

A classic.

These mini banana loaves with muesli topping by the Australian Women's Weekly make a perfect nut-free addition to the kids' lunch boxes or even a delicious and nutritious breakfast on the run.

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

You need approximately two large (460g) overripe bananas for this recipe. Note

Also known as turón, these popular Filipino deep-fried bananas make an excellent dessert with refreshing coconut ice-cream.

We used 3 bananas in this recipe. When baking with a nut roll tin, place it upright in the oven. Nut roll tins are available at selected stores. If unavailable, use a loaf tin instead. These rolls will keep for about three days. Note

Eating gluten-free? These are the pancakes for you. Quick, easy and topped with syrupy caramelised bananas, they make a beautiful brunch idea or delicious after-dinner treat.

Sweet, dense and nutty, this gorgeous banana, date and peanut loaf is wonderful enjoyed warm or cold with a slather of butter for a decadent morning tea.

Inspired by delicious banoffee pie, this sweet little slice celebrates the match-made-in-heaven that is toffee and banana.

Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

Caramel top `n’ fill is a delicious caramel made from milk and cane sugar. Use it straight from the can for slices, tarts and cheesecakes. Note

You will need 1 large (230g) over-ripe banana and 1 medium (120g) carrot for this recipe. Note

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and pineapple cake with orange icing.

Rich, fruity and topped with toffee, this upside-down banana cake is sure to become a firm favourite. Delicious on it's own, or served warm with a dollop of thick cream.

You can make this divine passionfruit and banana sundae using your own meringues, or with a packet of ready-made mini-pavlova shells. Either way, it's a quick, fruity and delicious dessert any night of the week.

A clear lunch-box winner, packed with fruit and fibre, these banana, craisin and macadamia muffins are utterly delicious.

Fluffy cake with a bright and creamy icing - what better way to start the weekend!

These fruity, wholemeal muesli muffins are packed full of healthy grains and tasty craisins. Mashed banana helps keep them moist for days. They make an excellent lunch-box treat.

We used 2 bananas for this recipe. Keeping time: 2 days. Note

You need one small overripe banana (130g) for the amount of mashed banana used in this recipe. Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note

You need about 2 large overripe bananas (460g) to get the required amount of mashed banana. Note

You will need 3 large overripe bananas (690g) for this recipe. Note

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Mini pavlova shells are available from most supermarkets. You need six passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Malibu is the brand name of a rum-based coconut liqueur. Note

You will need about 3 large overripe bananas for this recipe; mash 2 of them for enough mashed banana. Note