How to Freeze Bananas the Right Way

Bananas can certainly be frozen, however, there is a trick to freeze them the right way.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Can bananas be frozen - Intro
00:38 How to freeze bananas to enjoy them later in your recipes.
01:47 Technique to easier measure by the cup or any specific quantity.
03:05 How long can bananas be frozen for?

📃 Video Summary:
Can bananas be frozen? Yes! They certainly can; however, it is important to freeze them the right way.
Here's how to freeze bananas so that you can enjoy them later in your smoothies, bread, and other recipes:

1. Remove the banana peels.
2. Place the bananas into a freezer-safe container or bag.
3. Label the container or bag with the storage date and contents.
4. If you want bananas in your smoothies, add them to the blender frozen. 5. If you're using frozen bananas to make muffins, bread, or other baked goods, make sure to thaw them completely before adding them to other ingredients in your recipe.

You can also freeze bananas in the peel. However, leaving banana peels intact diminishes the quality of your bananas. Bananas frozen with the peel left on will turn mushy and won’t taste as good as unpeeled frozen bananas.
The peels can also be very difficult to remove after being frozen. You don't want that, right? So, always remember to remove the peels before freezing.
If you're undecided how you'll use your bananas, you can slice them before freezing.

This technique will make them easier to measure by the cup (or any specific quantity your recipe calls for).
Here's how to freeze bananas the right way:

1. Remove banana peels.
2. Slice the bananas crosswise (approximately 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick).
3. Get a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Lay the banana slices out in one layer on the baking sheet.
4. Flash freeze for around 2 hours (or until the slices become solid).
5. Transfer the frozen banana slices to a freezer-safe container or bag, and return them to the freezer.
6. Label the container with the storage date and contents.

It's important to separate the banana slices or whole bananas before freezing.
If the bananas are kept together, they'll end up freezing together in one big clump, and it will be very difficult to break them apart later.

Keeping them apart from each other allows the bananas to freeze individually. So, whenever a recipe calls for bananas, you can just pull out as much as you need. No chiseling required, that's for sure!

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