What's the right way to freeze a banana?

Question

When a smoothie recipe calls for a frozen banana, is the banana frozen WITHOUT the peel? I did not peel it and it was impossible to get the peel off. I just threw it in the blender peel and all. Should I remove the peel and put the banana in a ziplock bag before placing in the freezer? What do you guys do?

Answer 1

Eat The Banana Dont Freeze It!

Answer 2

Peel first, then freeze. However, I have some brown bananas in the freezer right now that I will make banana bread with and it's OK to freeze them with the peel on as I will thaw them before I use them in the bread.

Answer 3

hahaha!

I made the same mistake once. Its impossible. Maybe you can use hot water to melt off the peel otherwise peel another banana and freeze it again.

Answer 4

I guess just unwrap it and put in on a plate or something. I just add a banana and some ice when a smoothie recipe calls for a frozen banana.

Answer 5

I usually peel them off before they ger overripened. I usually use Frozen Ziplock to prevent discolored or get darker. I use for my smoothies frequently. It is an easier job, though.

Answer 6

Peel the banana then freeze it.

Answer 7

Yeah peel it then put it in the bag and then put it in the freezer

Answer 8

The ice from the blender will make it frozen. No need to freeze it first.

Answer 9

Peel it then put in in a ziploc anf freeze. I wouldnt freeze though, they dont taste quite as good when thawed again.

Answer 10

i peel it.