Freezing Bananas

To use in smoothies

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Baking Sheets

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Dice banana in to slices. About 1/2" to 1" thick for smoothies.

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For baked goods leave whole or cut in half.

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Lay out the bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Place in freezer for 2-3 hours or until they are completely frozen.

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Why flash freeze first?

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Remove from freezer, and place frozen bananas in a freezer safe bag.

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Smoothies to use bananas in.

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Freezing Bananas

To use in smoothies

Why Freeze Bananas

Make Banana Ice Cream

Thaw and add to baked goods.

They don't go to waste.

Baking Sheets

Equipment

Parchment Paper

Freezer Bags

Dice banana in to slices. About 1/2" to 1" thick for smoothies.

1

For baked goods leave whole or cut in half.

1

Lay out the bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2

Place in freezer for 2-3 hours or until they are completely frozen.

2

Why flash freeze first?

If bananas are not flash frozen first they will just freeze into one big brick. Which is not ideal for smoothies.

Remove from freezer, and place frozen bananas in a freezer safe bag.

3

Date and place in the freezer.

Smoothies to use bananas in.

Blueberry Banana

Beet and Blueberry

Strawberry Banana

Peach Banana

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