Frozen Banana Bites Recipe (4 Ingredients) (2024)

FAQs

How do you freeze bananas without turning brown? ›

To prevent the bananas from turning brown in the freezer, make sure to use an airtight container, or freezer-safe plastic bag. Exposure to air is what causes bananas to brown, so as long as they're sealed tightly, you won't have any issues with browning.

Whole and mashed bananas can be defrosted overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for 2-3 hours, the less time bananas are defrosting the less liquid they will release. For best results, discard any liquid before mashing and using in the recipe.

Place the bananas in an airtight resealable plastic bag, label it with the date, and freeze 2 to 3 months. If you add banana pieces to smoothies, there's no need to let them thaw; they can go straight from your freezer to the blender.

While we usually use glass storage containers at home, I prefer using lightweight plastic containers for this purpose, so they don't get too heavy & I don't have to worry about my kids breaking them when they reach for a frozen banana.

Contrary to what the majority of the internet says, whole bananas can be frozen both peeled and unpeeled. To freeze whole peeled bananas, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bananas so they are not touching. Put them in the freezer for one to two hours, or until frozen through.

Remove the peels and cut them into coins or chunks. Arrange the banana pieces, uncovered, on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single, even layer. (You can also line the sheet with a silicone mat.) Put the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer until they're frozen, about three to four hours.

Bananas release liquid as they thaw. For best success in your baking recipe, pour all or most of this liquid out because it could add too much liquid to your batter. (Tip: If your banana baked good recipe calls for a liquid like milk, you could use this brown banana liquid instead.

Ideally, use frozen bananas within about 6 months. If you leave them in the freezer any longer, they may develop freezer burn. Fortunately, while freezer burned bananas may be of lower quality, they're still safe to eat. For recipes like smoothies or ice cream, you can use frozen bananas straight from the freezer.

Bananas will bitter when frozen if underripe. To prevent the bitter taste of frozen bananas, chose to freeze them when ripe, and even better is over riped, but not banana bread ripe (brown and mushy).

Many people have concerns about the flavour and consistency of frozen bananas. While it is true that bananas will lose their firmness when thawing takes place, the flavour and nutritional value will remain the same as fresh bananas.

Can mashed ripe bananas be frozen? ›

Mashing bananas before you freeze them is a quick and easy way to prep overripe bananas, especially if you're going to use them in recipes that call for mashed bananas, such as banana bread or muffins. Simply peel and mash the bananas, then scoop the mash into resealable plastic freezer-safe bags.

The best way to freeze bananas so that they don't turn brown and are easy to use, is to peel, slice and flash freeze before you put them in a freezer bag. Simply peel and slice your bananas. Lay them flat on a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer for 2 hours until they are solid.

Unlike plastic, certain glass containers can go from freezer to microwave or oven to table. They're made of a nonporous surface, so they don't absorb smells or stains like plastic containers.

Place bananas so they are not touching on a plate and freeze for one hour. (This will prevent the bananas from sticking together.).

Jars with tapered sides or straight sides are freezer safe; shouldered jars are not.

If you freeze whole bananas, the peels will turn brown with time in the freezer. This is fine and doesn't affect the flavor of the fruit. However, if your frozen banana slices, chunks, or mash turns brown, the container or bag is not airtight.

You can freeze unpeeled bananas, if you want—you'll just need to thaw them and peel them when they're ready. But keep in mind that bananas frozen that way get mushy when they're thawed, so you'll need to use them only for recipes that require mashed bananas.

Yes, bananas can be frozen to extend their shelf life. Freezing bananas can be a great way to preserve them if you have too many ripe bananas that you can't use before they spoil. Frozen bananas can be used in a variety of recipes, such as smoothies, banana bread, and pancakes.

Note that if you freeze unripe bananas, they will not continue their ripening process once they're defrosted.