Freezing bananas.

hotcookie101

I know I can freeze them peeled or unpeeled, but do I have to wait for them to be soft and a bit brown before I freeze them? (I don't eat bananas, but I LOVE banana bread!)

Pink.

Hi Hotcookie,

No they freeze just as well when they are very fresh. I'll add this to our 'freezing bananas' thread once you've had more replies as your question may help others.

Pink

McKneff

WEll, b u gger me, 62 years old and I didnt know you could freeze bananas, :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Are they only fit for baking/etc when they defrost or are they fit to eas.

hotcookie101

I think they are only good for baking. I don't care, I hate bananas, but love banana bread/muffins/cake etc.

catznine

McKneff wrote: »

WEll, b u gger me, 62 years old and I didnt know you could freeze bananas, :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Are they only fit for baking/etc when they defrost or are they fit to eas.

You can use them in smoothies and milk shakes as well!

Kevie192

I always peel and break mine into pieces before freezing as they defrost quicker and are easier to use for the below recipe if I want!

Whip up 2 frozen bananas (unpeeled!) with about 75ml milk, 1.5tbsp sugar and a dash of vanilla in a food processor or with a blender and you have instant soft scoop banana ice cream! Use skimmed milk and it's pretty healthy and delicious too!

daisiegg

I have searched, but everyone suggests making banana bread/banana muffins. I'm on a diet and my freezer is already full of banana muffins, but I have more ripe bananas than I can possibly use in smoothies!

Can I freeze them to use in smoothies etc at a later date? thanks!

Bongedone

Yes you can freeze them.

you can also make a sort of ice cream by blending them when frozen with a bit of sugar

cyclingyorkie

yes - but take the skins off first!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

When I tried this, sliced some and froze them, why did mine all go icky black/brown like they would in the fridge?