How to Freeze Bananas
Easy method to freeze ripe bananas for smoothies, nice cream, and other recipes.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Freezer
- Plate
- Airtight container
- label or marker
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 ripebananas with black spots on the skin for best flavor
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel all 3 ripe bananas (best if they have black spots on the skin).
- Slice the bananas into roughly 1-inch chunks.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the banana slices in a single layer without touching so they won't stick together.
- Place the baking sheet flat in the freezer and freeze until the slices are firm, about 1 to 2 hours. If a baking sheet won't fit flat in your freezer, use a plate instead.
- Transfer the frozen banana slices to a large airtight container, leaving space so the pieces aren't crushed, and secure the lid.
- Label the container with the date and store in the freezer for up to 3 months; use the frozen bananas as needed for smoothies, nice cream, and other recipes.
Notes
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 banana. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Prevent Browning:
Frozen bananas will turn brown over time if they are not in a tightly sealed container. I learned this because my kids aren’t very disciplined about securing lids when they help themselves, and suddenly, all of our bananas were brown because the lids weren’t on tightly. When the lids are on securely, frozen bananas keep their light yellow color for at least 3 months.
Wondering how to use a frozen banana?
Make my
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
or
Banana Ice Cream
with frozen ones, or try
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
or
Baked Banana Oatmeal
using thawed frozen banana.
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 banana. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Prevent Browning:
Frozen bananas will turn brown over time if they are not in a tightly sealed container. I learned this because my kids aren’t very disciplined about securing lids when they help themselves, and suddenly, all of our bananas were brown because the lids weren’t on tightly. When the lids are on securely, frozen bananas keep their light yellow color for at least 3 months.
Wondering how to use a frozen banana?
Make my
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
or
Banana Ice Cream
with frozen ones, or try
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
or
Baked Banana Oatmeal
using thawed frozen banana.