How to prepare bananas for freezingThe easiest way to prepare your bananas for freezing is to either cut your bananas in half or slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer so they aren't touching or overlapping.You can also freeze whole bananas, just make sure you peel the skin before freezing.
Skin onWhile you can freeze bananas with the skin on, you'll save yourself some time and frustration if you remove the peels before you freeze your bananas.When frozen, banana peels turn dark and get soft. While the bananas are still safe to eat when they're like this, it makes the peels very difficult to remove.Freezing bananas in their skin will produce only mashed bananas.
Skin offSlices: After placing your banana slices on a baking sheet, place them in the freezer and flash freeze them for about two hours or until solid.Then, transfer your slices into a freezer safe bag or container and place them back into the freezer. Flash freezing the slices beforehand will ensure that the slices do not stick together when in the bag or container.Whole: After your whole bananas are peeled, place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze until solid.
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Expert Tips for Preventing Your Bananas From Turning Brown
Tip 1: One of the easiest ways to prevent your bananas from turning brown is by storing them properly. Bananas should be kept at room temperature until they are ripe, and then moved into the refrigerator where they will last longer.
Tip 2: Another tip is to wrap the stem of each banana in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, which can help slow down the ripening process.
Tip 3: Another way to keep your bananas fresh for longer is by separating them from each other once you bring them home from the grocery store or market.