The Right Way to Freeze Bananas
Image by Ashley . The Recipe Rebel via YouTube
Have a bunch of bananas and don’t know what to do with them? Don’t let them go to waste! You can use them to make your favorite drinks like smoothies or milkshakes. If you have the brown ones, you can still use them to make banana bread, muffins, and cupcakes. There are so many delicious recipes you can make with this fruit.
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If you know that you will not be using the bananas you bought anytime soon, you can place them in the freezer. Ashley . The Recipe Rebel on YouTube shared the right way to freeze bananas. There is little to no preparation for freezing bananas.
Here’s a recipe you might want to try: Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe
3 Ways to Freeze Bananas
1 – First method
Take whole bananas right in the peel and place them in the freezer. This method is great if you are going to use the bananas for baking. They will come out looking black. To use them for baking, let them thaw and proceed with the recipe.
2 – Second method
This second method is perfect for smoothies and milkshakes. Get a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or wax paper. Grab your bananas and peel them. Slice into small pieces, then place on the lined baking sheet. Make sure they are in a single layer. Freeze for an hour or two until they are firm. This step will ensure they won’t stick together and you can grab just a few chunks when needed. After 1 to 2 hours, transfer the banana slices into a freezer bag.
3 – Third method
You can peel the bananas and flash-freeze them whole on a baking sheet just like you did with the second method. After that, transfer them to a freezer bag and place them back in the freezer. Your blender should be able to break them up for you when making smoothies. When using for baking, make sure to thaw them first, then mash.
The Right Way to Freeze Bananas
