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A pile of frozen banana slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies

Smoothies are a fantastic way to boost your fruit and veggie intake. Frozen bananas create a delicious, creamy base, and they're easy to store for smoothie prep anytime.
Prep Time5 minutes
Freezing Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen banana slices, frozen bananas for smoothies, how to freeze banana slices, how to freeze bananas for smoothies
Servings: 6
Author: Kari A

Equipment

  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2-3 ripe bananas

Instructions

  • Choose ripe bananas, then peel the bananas. Line a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper.
    2-3 ripe bananas
    Two very ripe bananas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Cut each banana either into small chunks (quarters) or slice bananas into ½ inch slices - this will be easier to blend.
  • Spread the banana slices out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    Sliced bananas laid out in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Freeze for 2-3 hours, then transfer the banana slices to a freezer bag and freeze overnight.
    A pile of frozen bananas for smoothies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • When you're ready to make a smoothie, remove the bananas from the freezer a few minutes before using them to let them soften a bit at room temperature.
  • Store bananas for 3-6 months.

Notes

1 Frozen Banana comes out to about 2/3 Cup Banana Slices for later use in smoothies, though I often just eyeball it!

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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