One of the finest meal prep tricks you may have is the ability to freeze bananas. Simply cut the fruit into halves or mash it, freeze it, and store it for future smoothies, baked goods, and other uses.
THIS IS THE BEST MEAL PREP HACK!
I have my always-repeated paleo banana bread and these extremely chewy banana oat biscuits. But I'll discuss additional choices below.
It goes without saying that freezing some bananas is never a bad idea. It's quick, simple, and won't take up a lot of freezer room. It could even inspire you to prepare more nutritious foods. I suppose that's always a perk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO FREEZE BANANAS
Bananas that are ripe, even to the point where they are just beginning to turn brown, are best to freeze since they are naturally sweeter and will be used in their natural condition.
HOW TO FREEZE WHOLE OR HALF BANANAS
- Cut up some bananas. The banana can be cut in half or left whole. After that, put them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze them for one to two hours, or until they are solidly frozen.
- Place the bananas in storage. Put the frozen bananas in a freezer-safe bag that is date-labeled. For up to three months, put the bag in the freezer after sealing it and getting rid of as much air as you can.
- Uses for whole or half-frozen bananas: These work best in smoothie bowls, ice creams, and smoothies! Using frozen bananas enhances the thickness, creaminess, and coldness of such dishes. If you want a chocolate-covered banana fix, freeze each banana with a popsicle stick inside. You'll then have a base ready for dipping.
HOW TO FREEZE SLICED BANANAS
- Cut up some bananas: Cut the bananas into ½ inch or 1 inch and spread on an oven sheet.
- Bananas should be frozen: The bananas should be frozen for one to two hours on the baking sheet in the freezer.
- Place the bananas in storage: Put the frozen bananas in a freezer-safe bag that is date-labeled.
Banana slices that have been frozen are excellent for smoothies and smoothie bowls. However, they also make a fantastic shortcut for my chocolate almond butter banana bites! Simply sandwich two pieces together with some almond butter and place them back in the freezer.
Furthermore, frozen banana slices defrost more quickly than whole or half banana pieces. Consequently, if you require thawed bananas immediately, this might be a better choice.
HOW TO FREEZE MASHED BANANAS
- Bananas should be mashed: Use the back of a fork to thoroughly mash the bananas after placing them in a mixing dish. By the end, the bananas ought to be creamy and soft.
- Freeze the banana mash: Divide the mashed bananas into equal amounts (I suggest ¼ or ½ cup) and freeze them in a silicone tray or muffin pan rather than as a whole. When utilising bananas for baked products and other things, you won't need to measure them afterward. After that, freeze the tray for two to three hours in the freezer.
- Place the bananas in storage: Put the frozen banana blocks in a freezer-safe bag that is date-labeled.
- Using Mashed BanaNs: Using mashed bananas that have been frozen: Many baked goods and snacks, including my paleo banana bread, banana nut muffins, banana oatmeal cookies, and banana bread energy balls, are made with mashed bananas.
BEST CONTAINERS TO FREEZE BANANAS
After preparing countless meals over the years, I've discovered that the products listed below come in very handy when freezing particular foods, like bananas.
Silicone Trays: The measuring lines on my favourite Souper Cube trays are such a great feature. Therefore, you can simply add the mashed frozen banana to the storage container without having to dirty another measuring cup. And each time, you'll have just the right amount.
Silicone bags: I really enjoy using these Stasher silicone bags. Additionally, they now come in a huge variety of sizes and colors.
Which method of freezing bananas do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below which approach was successful for you.
Conclusion
Freezing bananas and using them later in your favorite meal is a unique idea. You can use in different ways and make delicious recipes with these mashed bananas. You can easily save it in the above ways and these are simple and effortless methods. When you will follow the above mentioned ways exactly, your banas will save for a long time.
HOW TO FREEZE BANANAS – 3 WAYS!
Ingredients
- ripe bananas
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and peel all the bananas.
HOW TO FREEZE WHOLE AND HALF BANANAS
- Slice each banana in half (or leave whole) and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the bananas until solid, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Transfer the frozen bananas to a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible. Then store the bag in the freezer.
HOW TO FREEZE SLICED BANANAS
- Slice each banana into ½-inch or 1-inch rounds and arrange the slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the bananas until solid, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Transfer the frozen bananas to a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible. Then store the bag in the freezer.
HOW TO FREEZE MASHED BANANAS
- Place the bananas in a mixing bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash the bananas until soft and creamy.
- Scoop out set measurements (I recommend ¼ cup or ½ cup) and place in a silicone tray or muffin pan. Place the tray in the freezer and freeze the mashed bananas until solid, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer the frozen mashed bananas to a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible. Then store the bag in the freezer.
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