Start with overripe spotty bananas they have much more flavor.
Freezing bananas for smoothies. Peel all of the bananas. The process of freezing bananas for smoothies is really straightforward but there are a few things you should watch out for that i will mention below. Place bananas in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet then. After 20 minutes lift the banana.
If they re not ripe enough then simply wait a few more days before freezing them. I m sure you have thrown a bunch of brown bananas into the freezer thinking i ll make banana bread with these later or throw them in a smoothie. The best way to freeze bananas for smoothies and baking. Smaller pieces are much easier on your blender.
Peel your bananas then cut into 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick slices. I let them sit on the counter for a few days to ripen then i prep them and. It doesn t take a rocket scientist to freeze bananas i know. In fact whenever i buy bananas i make a point to buy more than we ll actually eat.
The smartest way to freeze bananas for smoothies banana bread and more. This method is just for you. Even a high powered blender like a vitamix will. Peel the bananas discard the peel slice them into in 1 2 1 1 2 inch pieces they don t have to be perfectly sized lay the pieces out in a single layer on a cookie sheet you can lay down a piece of parchment paper first if you want and freeze for 2o minutes.
Slice them into 1 to 2 inch chunks. How to freeze bananas it s so easy.