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Using Up Ripe Bananas

When possible, I buy bananas that the store is trying to get rid of for cheap, because they are spotted and turning brown. They are fine on the inside, maybe just not as firm as most people like. I freeze these, or bananas I've let get too ripe in my own kitchen. When I have lots of them, I slice into circles and freeze on several cookie sheets, which I've lined with saran wrap or waxed paper. They make the best smoothies or 'ice cream'. (That is just a very, very thick smoothie).

Bananas, peanut butter and a little chocolate syrup or carob powder go great together. I moisten as needed with rice, soy or cow's milk.

Pineapple, bananas and coconut extract, with any milk is another alternative. It is best to add a quarter cup of frozen pineapple juice concentrate, (without the water).

By Cyndi from Angwin, CA

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RE: Using Up Ripe Bananas

I toss them in the freezer then when I have time, I make batches of banana nut bread. My family loves them. They may look ugly, but they sure taste good.

Post by mvpas

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I put them right into the freezer as is, whole banana with the skin on. I take them out as needed and they defrost quickly on the kitchen counter.

Post by DorothyNYC

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Great minds think alike! ha This is such an easy thing to do, and there is no waste to the bananas. Kids just won't eat them when they get over ripe.

To freeze the over-ripe bananas, I mash them with a potato masher. Put the mashed banana in a zip-lock freezer bag, squeeze all the air out, and place in freezer. By freezing them one banana at a time, they are easily used for what-ever recipe. Some call for 3 bananas, some for more. So there are always enough bananas to make banana bread or muffins.

Post by Barb in Tennessee

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I do the same, only I eat the frozen banana pieces like they are little popsicles. Good in hot So. California.

Post by wasshrunk

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I put ripe bananas in blender and freeze them in amounts needed for bread or cake. I add chopped nuts to them in the bag, if I happen to have them so when I bake my bread, I have the nuts I need.

Post By Mary Ann (Guest Post)

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Addition. I forgot to tell you its great to dip in carob if you have anybody who likes that better.
Sometimes I just buy extra bananas to do this with.

Post by ThriftyUser

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I freeze mine too. But I use them later for banana bread. Also, if they are still not overly ripe, I freeze them then cut in half. Stick a popsicle stick in cut end then dip in melted chocolate and roll in nuts. These are a great treat for kids and they love them. Better than ice cream.
But I love your idea too. I'm going to try it. Thanks

Post by ThriftyUser

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Thanks for this great idea. I always have bananas that turn brown too soon for me to eat but now I will not waste money by throwing them away.

Post By Amethyst2005 (Guest Post)

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I do the same thing...I slice and freeze them for making a chocolate-banana smoothie. I make mine with chocolate soy milk and honey.

Overripe bananas also make good banana bread!

Post by Maryeileen

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