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An overhead photo looking into a stasher bag that is being held open by two hands. Inside the bag you can see banana halves.
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How to Freeze Bananas

Don't let your ripe bananas go to waste! Here's a step by step guide on how to freeze bananas (2 ways!) so you can always have them on hand for future smoothies, ice cream and baked goods.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: How to recipe
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to freeze bananas
Servings: 3
Author: Brittany Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas peeled (or as many as you have)

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • If you haven't already, peel the bananas. Either cut bananas in half or slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place on prepared baking sheet in a single layer so they aren't touching or overlapping.
    An overhead photo of a small sheet pan lined with parchment paper. There is a row of banana halves organized on the parchment paper.
  • Place baking sheet in freezer and freeze bananas until solid, at least 1-2 hours.
  • Transfer the frozen bananas to a freezer-safe storage bag labeled with the date. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Return to the freezer for later use. They will stay fresh up to 3 months in the freezer.
    An overhead photo of two stasher bags. In one stasher bag is banana halves and the other has banana slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1banana | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g