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How to freeze bananas to extend the life of your fresh fruit.

I think by now, everyone know I love banana bread. Sometimes I like to buy 2 bunches of bananas from the store with intentions of baking up a couple batches of banana bread but then I forget they are there and they end up a mushy mess that needs to be tossed.

So I decided I should freeze my 2nd bunch of bananas before they get too ripe so I can just grab them from the freezer for a batch of banana bread anytime I want.

Because I use bananas so often in my baking, they don’t stay in the freezer too long in my house. Just remember that your bananas will continue to brown once frozen. They are still good, but they won’t last forever in the freezer. Be sure to use them up within 3-4 months.

Fun Fact: I’ve recently discovered that I’m actually allergic to bananas. Over the last couple years, I did an elimination test to figure out what was causing my itchy lips and throat after eating. At first, I thought it was almonds, then I thought it was peanut butter but I discovered it was the bananas in all my yummy snacks that was causing the reaction. BUT if the bananas are in a baked recipe, I can eat them with no problems!

We tend to buy bananas every week on our grocery trip because the kids go through phases of wanting them all the time to forgetting they are there.

There are so many things you can do with bananas. Here are just a few ideas:

Sliced in cereal
Overnight oats
Banana bread
Dark Chocolate Banana Bread
Peanut butter, banana and almond shakes
Breakfast banana splits
Baked banana bread oatmeal

How to Freeze Bananas

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Ingredients

1+ Ripe Bananas
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Freezer Bag

Instructions

Slice ripe bananas into 1 inch thick pieces
Lay flat on a parchment covered baking sheet
Freeze for 1 hour or until firm
Remove frozen bananas from baking sheet and place in a freezer bag
Label the bag with contents and date. Best used within 3-4 months

I hope you enjoy this method of extending the life of your fruits and if you have used this method to freeze other fruits or veggies, I would love to hear your tips in the comments.

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