Creamy, rich, and sweet, bananas are a favorite food. They are convenient to eat and are a good source of key nutrients. The only problem is that sometimes we buy too many and they start to turn brown.
We found favorite banana recipes from top food bloggers to share. Now there is no need to throw away any overripe bananas. If you don’t have time to use your bananas when they ripen, peel them and put them in a freezer bag and pop them into the freezer.
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Tips for Extra Bananas
When your bananas start to turn brown, freeze them and enjoy them later. You can place peeled bananas (either whole or broken into pieces) in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze for two to three hours. Then transfer to an airtight container and return to the freezer. Or you can do what I do and place the banana in the freezer, peel, and all. If you run it under warm water, you can scrape the peel right off after the banana is frozen.
To defrost bananas for use in baking or cooking, place in a bowl and allow to thaw for up to two hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
Favorite Banana Recipes – What to Make with Leftover Bananas
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Recipe by More With Less Today
Oatmeal Banana Pancakes are one of those combinations you may not think of, but should try! It’s perfect anytime you have extra bananas at home.
Banana Chocolate Chip Vegan Pancakes
Recipe by The Blenderist
“These banana chocolate chip vegan pancakes are made with almond milk, chia seeds, and coconut oil! Healthy and delicious.”
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Pie
Recipe by Flour on My Face
“This 20-Minute No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Pie is fun and delicious. Get all of your favorite banana split ingredients in an easy-to-cut and serve no-bake pie recipe.”
Banana Bread Muffins
Recipe by Gal on a Mission
“These little guys are cute and a delicious option for packing in lunches for a quick dessert after your lunch. They are even great when you are running out of the house so fast because you are about to be late.”
Chunky Monkey Whoopie Pies
Recipe by Thrifty Jinxy
This Chunky Monkey Whoopie Pies Recipe gives the classic treat a whole new spin with a banana filling and walnut and chocolate chip garnish.
Banana Nutella Bread Pudding
Recipe by I Am a Honey Bee
This Banana Nutella Bread Pudding is perfect for days when you’re craving the delicious combination of Nutella and bananas!
Banana Blueberry French Toast Bake
Recipe by The Gracious Wife
“This Blueberry Banana French Toast Bake is a sweet, overnight make-ahead breakfast casserole with bites of sweet, ripe bananas, bursts of bright blueberries, and the classic flavor of cinnamon French toast. Drizzle with maple syrup for breakfast everyone will go bananas for.”
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream {No Churn}
Recipe by I’m Bored Let’s Go
“This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream really should be called a frozen dessert, not ice cream. There’s not a drop of cream to be found in it. It’s just loaded with bananas, peanut butter and cocoa powder. That’s it, just three ingredients! And for those of you without ice cream makers, no worries, you won’t need one today.”
Deep Fried Banana Bites
Recipe by Cincy Shopper
“If you have some bananas on hand and looking to make a yummy dessert, these Deep Fried Banana Bites are amazing. You can have one tasty treat in just a few minutes. Dust your bites with powdered sugar and even add in some caramel or chocolate. YUM!”
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Recipe by More with Less Today
Do you often have leftover bananas at home? This yummy Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe is an easy way to use them up and get rave reviews from your family!
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Banana Home Remedies
I have heard that you can get rid of a wart by placing a piece of banana skin placed on the wart, with the yellow side out. Use surgical tape to hold it in place. I have never tried this, have you?
Want a quick shine on your shoes? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe…polish with a dry cloth.
A banana compared to an apple, has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe it’s time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”
How to Keep Bananas From Going Brown
Place Your Bananas in a Cool, Dark Place
You can keep your bananas in a cold, dim spot if you don’t have room in the fridge or don’t want to risk damaging them by cold. Bananas get ripe quicker when they are exposed to heat and light, which makes more ethylene gas. A cold, dim spot will make the ripening slower, but you should wait until the bananas are a little ripe before putting them there. If they are still green, they might not ripen well in the dark.
Put the Bananas in the Fridge
Bananas are among the foods that refrigerators preserve, but you need to avoid refrigerating them too soon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that bananas can get damaged by cold, which means that a green banana in the fridge might become unpleasant and bitter. But if you do it right, bananas can stay fresh for a bit longer in the fridge than on the counter.
Coat Sliced Bananas with Lemon Juice
This method does not work well for bananas with peel, but lemon juice can keep cut bananas from becoming soft. You can use this trick when you go for a picnic or make your kid’s lunch, by adding some lemon to the banana slices. The good thing is that the lemon taste will not be strong when you eat the banana.
Separate Bananas From Different Fruits
Other fruits such as apples and pears also produce ethylene gas, not just bananas. You might want to put all your fruit together in one bowl, but bananas will stay yellow for more time if you keep them apart. When bananas are placed in separate storage, they have more air around them, which lets ethylene gas go away and not stay close to the banana. Another way to do this is to split the bunches and put each banana separately, which works like keeping bananas away from other fruits.
Freeze Your Ripe Bananas
If you have ripe bananas that you don’t want to eat right away, you can peel them and freeze them in a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Frozen bananas will not turn brown and will last for up to six months. You can use them for smoothies, banana bread, or banana ice cream.
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