Too Many Bananas!

Why not freeze them - just stick them in the freezer as is and take them out in a few months and use them. I do it all the time. Just put them in the freezer with the skin on - you don't even need to put them in a ziploc bag. Come September, you'll be ready for some banana bread again, and take them out - or next month, take them out and make banana smoothies on a hot August day - throw in a scoop of ice cream and some chocolate syrup - delicious.

Make smoothies!!! (yum)

I usually make it by using about 4-5 very ripe bananas, add milk, orange juice and any type of frozen berries (I love the mixed berries from Jewel which have strawberries, raspberries & blueberries).

Put them in a blender with milk,a little bit of vanilla and a couple dashes of cinamon..blend till smooth and drink!!! We make them all the time!!! It's a mexican drink that we give the kids all the time!! Us adults enjoy them too!! You can serve over ice or you can blend ice in!! Enjoy!!

M.

You can freeze the bananas once they get too brown. Just toss them in the freezer peel and all. I do it all the time. I've kept mine in the freezer for a long time until I decide to make another loaf of banana bread. When you thaw them for the recipe, they will be abit watery and have a slimy texture but this is perfect for banana bread. Another option would be to make smoothies. Some Dannon vanilla yogurt, bananas, strawberries and/or blueberries, couple of ice cubes, and a liquid (canned nectar, milk, OJ etc) and you are set!!

I just got rid of my bananas and strawberries by throwing them in the blender with a bit of yogurt and some milk and then putting them in popsicle freezer things with the stick! It was a great way to cool down and even better way to get her to eat her fruits! (next time I will probably add a little splenda or juice to it also since I like them a little sweeter)

Cant wait to read all the replies you will get on this one since we always have left over fruits! I am gonna try the banana bread next time I think though- great idea!

Blessings to you and yours!

You can freeze them and use them in smoothies.

Peel and freeze those bananas. Use them in smoothies. Here's the recipe: 1 or 2 frozen bananas, 1 cup orange juice, 1 cup yogurt, any flavor, few handsful of frozen berries. Whir in the blender, then add a few dollops of Cool Whip. The Cool Whip keeps the smoothie fluffy and then it won't go flat. I've even frozen leftover smoothies to make yogurt popsicles. Very thrifty compared to store-bought.

In addition to the fabulous smoothie recipes & popsickles plus freezing (works great for smoothies, though I've been told you peel 'em & put them in double baggies then they're great for smoothies, ready to go), I was thining of banana milk. When I was a kid I loved bananas sliced in milk, it was something my grandma gave me. I had a coworker whose son totally got a thrill from her tossing a banana & milk in the blender. I tried it and instantly remembered being a little girl eating the banana slices at my granma's. My daughter isn't thrilled by it, my son loves it. It's worth a try.

The other day I had some yogurt ready to sour & tossed it in the blender with milk, frozen berries & banana. It was really great & adds more antioxidants into your meal

Normally I do my smoothies with orange or pineapple juice, frozen strawberries or cherries and a banana or two to sweeten it all up. Smoothies are great with spicy food, especially tacos, as it puts out the fire. Serve them in wine glasses and your kids will think it's the best treat in the world, despite it being healthy! Also if you're a sneaky one, you can add a little sweet potato or carrot puree into these things without them catching on that they're eating *gasp* vegetables! lol.

Have fun!
D.

how about freezing them w/sticks and dip in chocolate when you want to eat them?? MMmmm

I peel them, cut them up, and freeze them in baggies for smoothies later.

Find a banana cake recipe online that includes a banana filling between layers. I did this and added chocolate frosting and it was delicious.

You can freeze bananas! Put them on wax paper and wrap each banana whole the put them in the freezer or cut before you put them in freezer. Once frozen, take out your butcher knife cut then put in blender with Dole Pineaple Jiuce (not concentrate) Strawberrys (fresh or frozen) (optional Ice Cream or Yogurt) blend! You have delicious smoothies for them! Hmm Hmm

banana chocolate chip cookies r great! i dont have the recipie on hand u can google it! my kids love them and cant get enough of them!

Take the bananas, add some Vanilla ice cream, and a little milk. Toss it in the blender, and you have a delicious protein shake. My husband, and 14 yr. old drinks them all the time. Hope this helps.

Dip them in chocolate and freeze them - make banana pops. Aren't these served at carnivals?
Banana bread freezes well. It's nice to have something in the freezer when you are in a pinch for a snack.
Happy eating!

I know you said that your family is tired of banana bread and muffins but what you can do is maybe add some chocolate chips (making it more like a dessert) and then after you make them, stick them in the freezer. It's great because when you suddenly have people coming over and you don't have time to bake, you can just grab one and serve (obviously after defrosting!!) :) You can also use smashed bananas in place of vegetable oil in baking, though I'm not sure of the ratio. And one other thing I do is smash up a banana and add it to oatmeal to sweeten it up. Hope this helps!

Denise

Make bannana ice cream. It's great! Just cut up the bannanas and freeze them (I put wax paper on a cookie sheet and then place the bananna slices on it - then once they are frozen, I put them in a ziplock baggie. This keeps them from freezing together in one big lump.) Then whenever you want bannana ice cream, put some frozen cunks of bannana in the food processor with some water. Once it's an ice cream texture you are set. (You can add peanut butter, or chocolate.. but it is plenty good straight!)

I freeze them and then use them in pancakes--deelish!!

Ypu could make banana pudding. It is a recipe on the back of the vanilla waffer box.

freeze them and throw in a smoothie

You can make fruit smoothies or cut up the bananas and freeze them for future use in ice cream, shakes, smoothies or various recipes. There are some days that are super busy for our family (like everyone these days) were I can't cook a balanced meal so we get something on the go. So at night I will make my kids a protein shake that is loaded with vitiams. Normally protein shakes don't taste the best however they do have chocalate flavored which I add the bananas to with some ice and the kids think they are getting an ice cream shake. Good Luck!

I noticed that you have many great ideas for smoothies and freezer things. I also did the freezer banana pops as a "project" w/ the four kids I nannied for. We froze them on popsicle sticks and then spread peanut butter on them and they wanted to put fruit loops on top and I bet a little melted chocolate would be yummy too. (Not sure if your kids would be wanting to do that considering they are older) Another idea would be banana cream pie-not too sure how to make it but I know it would be really good with the ripe bananas sliced on top of it! Good Luck!

We peel the bananas and freeze them then we make smoothies with apple juice or Oj and add bananas and strawberries or any kind of berry. A great alternative to ice cream and the kids love them!

Peel each bannana, put each one into a ziplock bag and store in the freezer. Frozen bananas are a tasty treat!

Hi Try making smoothies with the bananas. It delicious especially when you add strawberries and fresh pineapple. Also use them to make cookies and cakes. They're plenty of recipes on the internet.

I've got a tip for you. . . cut the bananas into chunks and dip in chocolate then freeze. It's best if you freeze them on a cookie sheet then pop into a ziploc bag in the freezer. I served these on a fruit tray at a bridal shower and some people didn't realize they were eating bananas! Try it out!

You can always freeze them just how they are. And then defrost them. That way you can use them later not right now. Good luck!!

You can freeze them in their skins...

My 2 yr old LOVES smoothies. Make a few batches & you can make smoothie popsicles. You can get popsicle molds at Walmart or Target. I take 1-2 bananas, yogurt, frozen fruit, some all bran or plain oatmeal (to give it some fiber), you can add some peanut butter for extra protein (careful, a little goes a long way - 1 Tablespoon per Blender batch)& I add some ice to make it a thicker consistency. Or make your own mix & experiment. What about chocolate covered frozen bananas? I bet the chocolate sauce that hardens would work? You can always make banana bread/muffins & freeze it for another time too. Good luck!

You can always make the bread and muffins and give them as a gift to a neighbor or friend.
To help save your fruits and veggies get yourself some of those green bags. They do lengthen the life of your fruits and veggies.

S.

I use a mashed overripe banana when I make cookies, it makes them come out soft, and no one can even tell I used a banana.

Peel, put in a bag in the freezer and use when you make smoothies

M.,

I don't know what others have said, but you can always peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them. Frozen bananas make wonderful all-natural "popsicles." You can add them to smoothies, or bake with them as needed (defrost first).

Best,
R.

Fruit smoothies or banana splits.

Stick them in the freezer as is. Can be defrosted for banana bread or used, skinned, in smoothies.

J.

I put a lot of them in my homemade pancakes.

Hi M.!

My name is VeRita. Does your family like smoothies? I use bananas with yogurt, crushed iced and different juices and make smoothies. My grandchildren love them, and even once in awhile my husband. I started doing that several years ago, to keep my bananas from going bad. You can also slice them up, freeze them and use them in place of the crused ice if you want. I hope this helps in some small way. Have a blessed day.

Min. VeRita

Banana pudding!! The one w/ the vanilla wafers, MMMMMMM!!