What to do with almost black bananas?

butterflylover527

I don't want to just throw them away, but I'm not sure what to do with them. There is a big bunch on them so I don't want to make like a triple batch of banana bread but I'm lost on what other recipes I could use.

stephdeeable

I just eat them. But I have low standards.

lilbearzmom

Freeze them and use them for shakes later. That's how I use them up.

makememeagain

Freeze them, then once they're frozen, peel and slice and put into a smoothie....I literally just got done doing this!

queenbea77

I don't care for my bananas too ripe & I don't dare make banana bread ( I'll eat it all!) so I slice them & freeze in a plastic bag for my protein shakes. I put about 7-8 slices (1/2 banana) in with my almond milk & protein powder. My fridge I
Only makes ice cubes instead of crushed so by using frozen fruit I get that smoothly texture.

rfuchs

Make whole wheat banana muffins.

JSheehy1965

I mush one up and mix with two eggs and some egg white, some shredded coconut and make pancakes. Top them with warm berries and chopped pecans. Yum.

kelp99

You could make one batch of banana bread now, then divide up the rest to freeze and use to make more bread later on.

MySlimGoals

I made my frozen black bananas into a banana cake the other day. Then I took it along to my walking group and we all had a slice.

redheaddee

Banana bread or smoothies.

ApexLeader

banana nut bread

raeleek

2 bananas
1 cup oatmeal

Put the bananas in food processor and beat them to banana goo. Stir in oats. Bake at 350 for 15-20 mins. You could add cinnamon and nuts. I've added vegan chocolate chips. Very tasty and quick IMO! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Petrapoo45

like others have said...makes great banana bread and I just threw some into some waffle batter yesterday. tasted wonderful!!

leejusd

Pancakes!

xGegex

Freeze them, then put in a blender with a little skim milk, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Makes a great smoothie, or if u make it thick enough it makes great Ice cream and Healthy too!

SuperSexyDork

Banana "ice cream." Simply peel the bananas and cut them into slices. Place in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Once they're frozen, take them out and place in a food processor with desired flavorings (for example: vanilla, mint extract and chocolate chips, protein powder, or chocolate syrup).

Cr01502

You know what they say about black bananas?

ModoVincere

Banana nut bread or slice and freeze, then blend with protein powder for "ice cream".

ruwise

Use them for flapjacks or for protein shakes.

MorganLeighRN

Freeze them, then once they're frozen, peel and slice and put into a smoothie....I literally just got done doing this!

This. I say peel them first, but that's just me.

Kgodon

Freeze them, once frozen add to food processor or blender and blend until you reach icecream consistency!! No added milks, sugars...just the banana!!

payupalice

I use them to make "ice cream" - freeze them & toss them in the food processor with some nuts & fruit when you want sweets.
Nice avatar, btw. I was watching re-runs last week when I was sick.

Edited to add: I recommend peeling before freezing.

raeleek

Freeze them, once frozen add to food processor or blender and blend until you reach icecream consistency!! No added milks, sugars...just the banana!!

That sounds lovely. I'm thinking that would be awesome with walnuts and chocolate chips.

albertine58

freeze them- but PEEL them first! Peeling a frozen banana is impossible. I peel, break into chunks, put in a Ziploc and freeze. I use them for smoothies later, or healthy baking. There are tons of recipes out there for healthy pancakes using mashed banana. Banana ice cream sounds good too! Frozen bananas are incredibly useful.

mrsmark2010

1. banana oat muffins: http://pinterest.com/pin/185140234653787501/

2. freeze them for smoothies or "ice cream" treat

3. I think you can use the peels around plants for fertilizer (but I've not done that, so I can't attest to its effectiveness).

Rikki007s

I mush one up and mix with two eggs and some egg white, some shredded coconut and make pancakes. Top them with warm berries and chopped pecans. Yum.

^^^This!

Contrarian

I was going to suggest the fake ice cream thing, too.

ChrisinGA

Freeze them, then put in a blender with a little skim milk, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Makes a great smoothie, or if u make it thick enough it makes great Ice cream and Healthy too!

Sounds good, I got to get a blender one of these days

AlexBoBalex79

Banana Bread! I'll have to try freezing some too, just to see what they are like when I pull them from the freezer. But hands down my favorite thing is banana bread.

yourenotmine

chocolatecoveredkatie.com

matt2442

You know what they say about black bananas?

The bigger the better? ...iunno