Overripe Bananas

raeganjayne15
raeganjayne15 Posts: 55
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Got a few bananas that are on their way out. I was going to whip up muffins but was wondering if anyone has other ideas of things I can do with them?
Thanks in advance! :-)
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  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    They're great frozen and blended into a smoothie.
  • RoseDarrett
    RoseDarrett Posts: 355 Member
    Banana bread ;)
  • apothecarist
    apothecarist Posts: 193
    Yup, I peel them, wrap them in plastic and freeze them for future use (smoothies, muffins, pancakes).
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Oh yeah I forgot to peel them before freezing once....yep just once. It was awful! LOL
  • barbaratrollman
    barbaratrollman Posts: 317 Member
    They're great frozen and blended into a smoothie.

    This is what I do. I regularly buy many more bananas than I can eat before they are overly ripe. Then when they are really nice and almost to the point of overly ripe, I peel them and freeze them in freezer bags. They are great in my shakes and smoothies and would still be good thawed to be used in breads and other baked goods.
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    I posted a recipe for my banana rum pancakes recently. I love them :)

    steelcutpancakes5_sm.jpg

    http://www.goudamonster.com/2013/06/banana-rum-steel-cut-oat-pancakes/
  • Aquafatty
    Aquafatty Posts: 4 Member
    Just last night we made "banana ice cream" with over-ripe bananas!!! We had put them into the freezer in the morning (peeled & cut into slices) then after work I popped them into the food processor, added a bit of vanilla essence, a tablespoon of peanut butter & a small chunk of chocolate for some added crunchy bits. It was gorgeous!! I happen to love peanut butter but you can add anything you like & you can't go wrong!!!! :)
  • 122ish
    122ish Posts: 339 Member
    I always just toss them in the freezer never knew I had to peel them. They always taste fine in smoothies or bread after.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    I posted a recipe for my banana rum pancakes recently. I love them :)

    steelcutpancakes5_sm.jpg

    http://www.goudamonster.com/2013/06/banana-rum-steel-cut-oat-pancakes/

    Looks yummy!!!!!
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    I just put a bunch in the freezer for smoothie use. I might make banana walnut muffins.
  • raeganjayne15
    raeganjayne15 Posts: 55
    Thanks for your awesome ideas. Those pancakes look amazing!
  • RM10003
    RM10003 Posts: 316 Member
    I never peel them before throwing them into the freezer either--they are still fine for baking with, etc.

    I made this recently and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was (I am an omnivore and have my prejudices against vegan and no added fat baking):
    http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/06/blueberry-banana-bread.html

    I did the applesauce variation, and cut back the agave to 1/3 of a cup.
  • joannmorford
    joannmorford Posts: 12 Member
    I fry them and then sprinkle with Tajin (a blend of lime, dried chili and salt). It adds a nice kick and tang to the overly sweet banana. It's great for dessert.
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    ELVIS BARS!!! One of my favorite things ever.

    1/4 cup softened butter
    1/2 cupbrown sugar
    1/2 cupwhite sugar
    2 mashed bananas
    3/4 teaspoonvanilla
    3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
    1 teaspoonbaking soda
    2 1/2 cups regular rolled oats (or 2 cups quick cook oats)
    2/3 cupchocolate chips


    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray an 8 x 8 inch baking pan and set aside.


    2. In a large mixing bowl combine the first 4 ingredients and cream together well. Add in the vanilla, stir, then add in the peanut butter. Stirring carefully so you don’t spill, work in all of the peanut butter until in is completely incorporated.


    3. Sprinkle the baking soda over the entire mixture, add in the oatmeal and chocolate chips and blend until well combined.


    4, Pour into the 8 x 8 baking pan and bake for 30-32 minutes. Top should be nice and brown and center will still be slightly wiggly/moist. Allow to cool completely before cutting into them


    *Of course, I prefer mine with a ton of dark chocolate chips. ;)
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    peel. freeze. use in smoothies. the end.
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/992739-easy-gluten-free-banana-cake-128-cals-a-slice-with-pic
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    Just last night we made "banana ice cream" with over-ripe bananas!!! We had put them into the freezer in the morning (peeled & cut into slices) then after work I popped them into the food processor, added a bit of vanilla essence, a tablespoon of peanut butter & a small chunk of chocolate for some added crunchy bits. It was gorgeous!! I happen to love peanut butter but you can add anything you like & you can't go wrong!!!! :)

    Trying this tonight!!
  • cyoka13
    cyoka13 Posts: 288 Member
    Taggin' for tonight because I have some pretty ripe bananas at home ;)
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Got a few bananas that are on their way out. I was going to whip up muffins but was wondering if anyone has other ideas of things I can do with them?
    Thanks in advance! :-)

    Banana cream pie
  • SurfyFriend
    SurfyFriend Posts: 362 Member
    peel. freeze. use in smoothies. the end.


    This
  • barbara4599
    barbara4599 Posts: 114 Member
    Thanks for the Elvis Bar recipe, I am making those tonight!!
  • Mariac2911
    Mariac2911 Posts: 1 Member
    I always allow my bananas to get that spotty brown look, then I slice them and put them in a Ziploc and freeze. They are supposed to have more cancer fighting agents in them when they're brown and spotty, but I don't like the texture. However, they are perfectly sweet, I add the frozen bananas to my protein shakes or when I make juicing recipes in my NutriBullet.
  • d3mon4ngel
    d3mon4ngel Posts: 242 Member
    Slice them up, freeze, blend once frozen = healthy icecream :happy:
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    frozen for smoothies...or banana pancakes! (one banana, one egg, one eggwhite, 1/4 c oats....blend, make pancakes. cinnamon too if you like. yum)
  • frugalafterfifty
    frugalafterfifty Posts: 240 Member
    Just take the banana's and add some oats to it, mix, and drop like cookies on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350. Great cookies!
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    I always allow my bananas to get that spotty brown look, then I slice them and put them in a Ziploc and freeze. They are supposed to have more cancer fighting agents in them when they're brown and spotty, but I don't like the texture. However, they are perfectly sweet, I add the frozen bananas to my protein shakes or when I make juicing recipes in my NutriBullet.

    Wooo! I like my banana's with brown spots, as I like them sweeter & Don't like the taste when they are only yellow :)
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
    Banana bread ;)


    Mmmmm ^^^^^^ This and share it!
  • cmcolosi
    cmcolosi Posts: 5
    Go to www.chiquitabanana.com for a lot of great recipes :-)
  • cmcolosi
    cmcolosi Posts: 5
    Just take the banana's and add some oats to it, mix, and drop like cookies on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350. Great cookies!

    With a few chocolate chips! They are heaven!
  • BluejayNY
    BluejayNY Posts: 301 Member
    I peel them and put them in a freezer safe ziplock bag. I eat them straight from the freezer as a snack all the time. I am almost out and need to buy more. I like my bananas overripe normally anyway. I won't eat them unles they have spots.

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