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Freezing Bananas – To use one at a time later!

I bought too many bananas!! Three of them got pretty over-ripe, but it’s simply too hot to turn the oven on to make bread or muffins! Freezing is the only option.

Usually, when I freeze them, they get all mushed together and it’s all or nothing – then I thought – why not do them like I do berries [1]?

This will show you how to freeze bananas and use just what you need. You can thaw some later for those muffins or bread, or use a couple frozen to make “ice cream”.

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Any way you use them, this method works perfectly!

Freezing Bananas:

Peel the bananas. I tried it once with the peel on and it was really hard to get them off.

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Lay waxed paper on a cookie sheet and lay the bananas, in a single layer, on the waxed paper.

Put the cookie sheet in the freezer for at least six hours. Place them in a labeled, ziplock freezer bag and put them back in the freezer. They’ll keep in there for several months.

NOTE: Use only bags made for the freezer. Regular storage bags are not made to withstand the freezing temperatures and the food will not keep. It will get freezer burned really fast.

Oh – and follow this link to see how to make the “ice cream” [2].

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Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas

Posted By HelenFern On In Banana,Fruits and Vegetables,Sweet Treats | 19 Comments

I remember when I was a kid and dad would take us to Balboa Island. We’d cross on the ferry and drive down the main street. We always stopped at a little window (that’s the way I saw it) and dad bought us frozen bananas, covered in chocolate and nuts and they tasted so creamy and delicious!

Want to make some of these treats yourself? They are so easy!!

Here’s what you need:

How to Do it:

Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Insert the sticks into the cut side and lay on wax paper or in a plastic container. Place in the freezer and freeze overnight.

Remove the bananas from the freezer and shake the Magic Shell. Lay the bananas on a plate and pour the Magic shell over them. Lift each and continue to cover with the chocolate – one at a time. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle it with nuts . It takes about a minute for the chocolate to begin to harden.

Lay the bananas down and serve, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes 4 servings

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Banana “Ice Cream”

Posted By HelenFern On In Banana,ice cream,Sweet Treats | 6 Comments

You craving something sweet and cold?  How about some totally vegan, totally fat free, totally delicious banana ice cream?

Banana frozen dessert

Do I have your attention?

What you need:

How to Do it:

Start with two frozen bananas.

Remove the peel from the frozen banana and break it into pieces.  Put it in a food processor with the vanilla and water.

Process until it is smooth and creamy.

You can also add a little bit of cinnamon!

Serves 2