Freezing Bananas

rchou

I like frozen bananas. I would like to make them myself.

Is there a science behind this, or do I just stick em in the freezer?

Murphy

Just stick them in the freezer. I prefer to peel them and put them in a plastic bag first. I don't think it's a lot of fun to peel them after they are frozen. But either way is probably fine.

Comahawk

What is good about frozen bananas?

MagicPrime

They are like banana flavored ice cream. I ate frozen banana's a lot as a kid. Peel, slice, ziplock, freezer.

Comahawk

May have to try this... I love frozen grapes. How long do they hold?

MagicPrime

If they get freezer burn they turn brown and mushy. I would say a week or two tops.

Improvolone

If you want it cut or with a stick in it or anything, do it before freezing. Frozen bananas are very hard.

phoxphyre

Cut up frozen bananas make for *excellent* smoothie bases!

I peel them and freeze them in a ziplock bag. When I have fresh fruit, yogurt, and orange juice, I cut the bananas up coarsely and add them to my mix. Then I use a stick mixer on 'em ... Sooo good! Add spirulina for extra healthiness

Sakebomb

I chop them up, freeze them, then throw em in a blender with yogurt, milk and strawberries for a cheap & tasty breakfast on the go.