Freeze bananas at home so you can make delicious smoothies, nice cream, and stash extra bananas away for baking at a later date. You'll avoid food waste and be stocked for some great banana recipes.
Depending on how you want to use the bananas after freezing, you can leave them whole, slice them, or mash them. Peel then prep them how you like.
4 bananas
If leaving whole or slicing, lay the bananas or slices out in a single layer on a tray covered with plastic wrap, parchment, or a silpat mat.
If using mashed bananas, mash them in a bowl with a fork or potato masher. Place the banana puree in the compartments of the silicone tray.
Freeze until firm, several hours to overnight.
Remove the tray from the freezer and transfer the bananas or banana puree cubes to labeled freezer bags or containers, removing any air from bags. Move quickly.
Store the packaged bananas in the freezer for up to 1 year in the deep freeze or for several months in a refrigerator freezer.
Notes
To serve: Use only what portions of banana you need and return the bag promptly to the freezer.