What to do with almost black bananas?

butterflylover527
butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.
«1

Replies

  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I just eat them. But I have low standards.
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    Freeze them and use them for shakes later. That's how I use them up.
  • makememeagain
    makememeagain Posts: 1
    Freeze them, then once they're frozen, peel and slice and put into a smoothie....I literally just got done doing this! :)
  • queenbea77
    queenbea77 Posts: 404 Member
    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
    rfuchs Posts: 55 Member
    Make whole wheat banana muffins.
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    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
    kelp99 Posts: 101 Member
    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
    MySlimGoals Posts: 754 Member
    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
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    Banana bread or smoothies.
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    banana nut bread
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    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
    Petrapoo45 Posts: 271 Member
    like others have said...makes great banana bread and I just threw some into some waffle batter yesterday. tasted wonderful!!
  • leejusd
    leejusd Posts: 81
    Pancakes!
  • xGegex
    xGegex Posts: 1 Member
    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
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    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
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    You know what they say about black bananas? :wink:
  • ModoVincere
    ModoVincere Posts: 530 Member
    Banana nut bread or slice and freeze, then blend with protein powder for "ice cream".
  • ruwise
    ruwise Posts: 265 Member
    Use them for flapjacks or for protein shakes.
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
    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
    Kgodon Posts: 4 Member
    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
    payupalice Posts: 126 Member
    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
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    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. :love:
  • albertine58
    albertine58 Posts: 267 Member
    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
    mrsmark2010 Posts: 220
    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
    Rikki007s Posts: 102 Member
    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
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I was going to suggest the fake ice cream thing, too.
  • ChrisinGA
    ChrisinGA Posts: 116 Member
    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
    AlexBoBalex79 Posts: 99 Member
    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
    yourenotmine Posts: 645 Member
    chocolatecoveredkatie.com
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    You know what they say about black bananas? :wink:

    The bigger the better? ...iunno

Categories