Got a bunch of bananas turning ever more speckled in the fruit bowl, and can’t see yourself finishing them off? Don’t stress! It couldn’t be easier to home-freeze bananas into blendable chunks, perfect for use at a later date.
Frozen bananas add delicious creaminess to your favorite breakfast smoothies, shakes, and juices. They can also be transformed into vegan banana “nice-cream”, or used in baking and desserts.
Bananas are packed with essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C, as well as health-boosting antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Instructions:
- Peel all the bananas you want to freeze and discard the skins. Don’t worry about removing the bruises or stringy bits.
- Chop the bananas into bitesize discs, taking care not to squish any!
- Line a cookie sheet with baking paper
- Arrange the banana pieces so that none are touching one another. This will stop the bananas from clumping together once they are frozen.
- Place in the freezer uncovered and leave for around 4 hours or overnight.
- Once frozen, you can pop your bananas in a resealable freezer bag or freezer-friendly storage box. They are now ready to use when you are!
Top Tip: Pop the date on your banana box or bag so you can remember when your bananas were frozen. They are best used within 6 months.
