Bananas?

[rodie]

Did I read somewhere on this board(almost think it was Roger) that they cut a banana slices and freeze them(for smoothies I think)? and if so do they get brown? I always used to have the good bananas,you know the kind ya make banana bread from? but thats NOT gonna happen,well at least for awhile.I have a loaf in the freezer for my dh,just in case.
Last night I made meatloaf,it was very hard for me NOT to have some,it smelled so darn good,but I stayed strong and just cut enough for the hubby,I'll have it tomorrow with some vegies for lunch.

TIA
Hugzzz
Rodie

[Sweet_Pea]

Hi Rodie,

I freeze banana slices from time to time and they do not turn brown.  They make a nice creamy smoothie.

Hugs, Carrole

[mom]

and when I'm lazy, I freeze the whole banana, skin and all.   then just break it into the blender for my smoothie

[LeslieB]

Ha Ha, I just posted Mary's same idea on another' question.  Freezing things first on a baking sheet really helps.  I also never have a problem with the bananas turning brown in the freezer.

[dgi]

OK, the cookie tray is definitely the Martha Stewart way of doing things, my hubby & I go the lazy route & just throw them into a bag. They do freeze together, but one good bang on the counter & they separate. Plus I've vented my frustration, plus I don't have a tray to wash. Hey, I didn't get to be this size by being high energy!
Dodie

[Jazmyn]

OK, the cookie tray is definitely the Martha Stewart way of doing things, my hubby & I go the lazy route & just throw them into a bag. They do freeze together, but one good bang on the counter & they separate. Plus I've vented my frustration, plus I don't have a tray to wash. Hey, I didn't get to be this size by being high energy!
Dodie

ROFL!!! n

I do the same thing. Yep works great...and I am all about no extra things to wash!

~Jazmyn 

[rodie]

Thanks everyone for all the info. I just sliced then and put them on a paper plate,didn't take very long to freeze,then just thru them in a baggie,works slick for smoothie making.I would never get my bananas eaten up fast enough so always ended up doin the banana bread thing ,can't do that anymore.I finally found some sliced frozen strawberries,so hopefully that will work better in my smoothies,always have chunks left after mixing and I hate that. What kind of blenders does everyone have?

Thanks again
Hugzzz
Rodie

[Eljayne]

I just peel the banana, wrap in saran and freeze the whole thing. It doesn't discolor and I can slice a frozen banana with my bare hands...and a paring knife. Eljayne

[julie409]

Since I am a child of the sixties, I will be the rebel here. I actually took banana slices and browned them in some ICBINB then added about 1/4 cup apple juice. I kept the heat on until it reduced. Boy was that yummy! Sometimes I just want to eat something warm. But thanks for all the great tips on the forzen bananas. I was just looking at Mary's recipe (I think) that said if you blend them after freezing, they taste like Banana ice cream. Can't wait to do that another day! 

Julie

[julie409]

Oh, I forgot, you can add cinnamon if you like as well.

Julie

[Eljayne]

You rebel you, now that does sound yummy! I like the warmth of comfort foods and this would likely hit the spot. 

[julie409]

OMG!  RU freakin' kidding me??? I froze a banana earlier and just pulsed it in the processor. That is the best thing I have ever eaten!! Why would I ever have ice cream again? I am so happy right now! 
Julie