Q&A for How to Freeze Bananas

You can let them sit out on the counter and thaw for 1-2 hours. You can also defrost them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes if you need quicker results.

Make sure you peel the bananas before freezing them. Dipping the peeled bananas in a little lemon juice can also keep them from browning.

Yes. Simply remove the peels, then place the bananas in a freezer-safe bag or other container and put them in the freezer. It’s important to peel the bananas first because the freezing process breaks down the peels and makes them soft, mushy, and much harder to remove.

Not at all. Freezing something allows you to eat it at your own pace without worrying about wasting it. Additionally, freezing fruit enables you to consume fruit regardless of the season.

No. Once the banana has been frozen and defrosted, do not attempt to freeze it again.

Yes, as long as they smell okay, dark brown bananas are actually perfectly safe to eat. They'll digest better as they are riper and sweeter.

Yes. The peel will probably turn black, but as long as the fruit underneath is still white/yellow, it's fine to use.

Yes. Freezing just prolongs its life and changes its texture until it's thawed.

Yes, you can. Cover the ice tray with plastic wrap after you have filled it with the pureed banana to avoid freezer burn.

It should keep for 2 to 3 months at the very most. However, be sure to check for any brown spots once it is peeled. If you see brown spots, don't eat it.

If you froze an unpeeled banana, you can still use it so long as it is still white inside. If you peel the banana and find that it has turned dark, don't use it. Similarly, if you froze a peeled banana, and the flesh has turned dark, don't use it.

Bananas should be thawed in the fridge, unless you need them in a few hours and are watching them constantly to prevent any bacteria forming or getting into them. They should remain covered in the plastic wrap also till use. You should probably just throw those bananas out.

Yes. Heated bananas, whether frozen or not, can absorb water and get a little slimy. As long as they haven't gone off and the fruit isn't dark, they are fine to use.

Yeah, they would pretty much be safe to eat.

You have to thaw them first. The frozen consistency will not turn out the way you need it for a pie.

Yes, they're actually better that way, the smoothie will be sweeter. As long as they were stored in the freezer, they will be fine.

You can if you add in some coconut oil and some oats.

You can put your bananas in a freezer bag for a couple of months. It's best to remove the peel before storing in freezer bags.

As long as you peel them first. Then cut them into chunks so they freeze fully. Use wax paper bags to store them in, and put those in a sandwich bag to add a more secure seal.

Yes, they may be mushy when they thaw, but I use frozen banana slices in my smoothies all the time and I never dip them in lemon juice.

Yes, you definitely can freeze the bananas after you cut them up, and it's better to freeze bananas when they're ripe. Frozen bananas don't usually turn watery, but to make sure, you can thaw them first and see.

Use all of it. It's better to put the amount of banana you need in bags separately, so you know exactly how much banana is in the bag.

No, it does not.

It is never recommended to refreeze something after thawing it because it will compromise the taste and texture.

Yes. Foil works, but it's still better to freeze them in something airtight.

Yes, but you must thaw the bananas first. Once thawed, you can go ahead and make banana pie.

Yes! That sounds delicious. Freezing bananas should have no problem being added to cereal.