7 Irresistible Banana Recipes Grandma Would Love (No Bread Needed!)

Grandma's Classic Banana Pudding

This isn't just any banana pudding. It's topped with golden, toasted meringue, adding a rich texture and flavor to the creamy bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers below. A true family favorite.

Grandma's Soft Banana Cookies

These chewy banana-flavored cookies are topped with a rich brown sugar frosting, adding an extra touch of sweetness to every bite.

Gramma Bertha's Moist Banana Cake

The extra time required to make this rich, creamy cake is absolutely worth it! Just ask reviewer dhilmer, who said, "Absolutely delicious! By far the best banana cake recipe I’ve ever tried."

Shannon's Banana Coconut Muffins

Recipe creator emrald5769 put a twist on her grandmother’s classic banana bread by making Banana Coconut Muffins with a surprise ingredient: canned mandarin oranges. These little citrus bursts add extra flavor and keep the muffins wonderfully moist.

Air Fryer S'mores Banana Boats

Nicole Russell of Dinogo Allstar was inspired by her grandma's traditional oven-baked banana boats. In her air fryer version, she stuffs bananas with chocolate, graham cracker bits, and marshmallows, then fries them to gooey perfection in no time!

Homemade Banana Pudding

"This homemade banana pudding recipe, passed down from my grandmother, is a family favorite," says recipe creator Sara Crenshaw.

Southern Style Banana Split Cake

This dessert, passed down from recipe creator Tammy Livingston’s grandmother, transforms the classic banana split into a delicious cake. It’s a no-bake treat that’s perfect for using up any ripe bananas.