You Should Mash Your Bananas Before You Freeze Them For Banana Bread
We all know bananas are packed with potassium — but did you know they're also full of brain-boosting vitamin B6 and 12% of your daily fiber needs? These creamy, tropical fruits are seriously good for you, but as you may have noticed, they go bad pretty fast. Whether you're prepping to make a refreshing fruit smoothie, or you're just tired of your bananas going bad before you get to them, freezing your bananas will help keep them from browning.
You can actually freeze a banana a couple of different ways, depending on what you want to use it for. No matter what way you choose to freeze it, frozen bananas can stay fresh for 2–3 months, according to the FDA.
How to freeze a whole banana
This freezing method is best if you want a whole banana to snack on later. For freezing a whole banana, make sure you remove the peel first. It won't necessarily change the way it freezes, but it removing the peel of frozen banana can be tough, so why not remove that step for yourself? Carefully place the whole banana in a freezer-safe plastic bag, squeeze the air out, and it's good to go in the freezer.
How to freeze banana slices
Smoothie makers, listen up: this method is just for you. Peel your bananas, then cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices. Place bananas in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet, then flash-freeze for two hours. Afterwards, put them in freezer-safe container and put them back in the freezer.
How to freeze banana mash
If there are already brown spots on your banana, this is method is the way to go — especially if plan on making a recipe that calls for banana mash (we know one). After you peel and mash the banana, put it in a freeze-safe bag. Squeeze the air out of the bag and freeze it flat. Writing the cup measurement of bananas inside on the bag will make your life easier in the future!
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