What can overripe bananas be used for?
Bananas are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and quite simply too good to waste. So, if you have overripe bananas hanging around, there are a few things you can do with them, including:
- Make banana bread,
- Make banana cake,
-Make banana muffins,
- Use them in smoothies
- Use them to make frozen yogurt popsicles,
- Freeze them for later,
- Make banana ice-cream,
- Add them to pancake or waffle batter
- Add them to French toast batter
- Fry them up for a banana-based dish
If you're wanting to bake with your 'icky' bananas, be sure to check out the below easy gluten-free banana recipes - won't take you long to use them up:
What does banana do in baking?
Bananas can be used in baking as a way to add moisture and sweetness. It can help to bind and replace the need for some fats in baking recipes.
They're a good source of dietary potassium, vitamin C, dietary fiber and vitamin B6. All of these nutrients also make bananas a healthy addition to baked goods.
Why does banana work as an egg substitute?
Mashed bananas can sometimes work as an egg substitute because they have a high moisture content and a creamy texture. They also contain some sugar, which helps to bind the ingredients in a recipe together.
When bananas are used in baking, they help to produce a moist end product.
You can easily replace the requirement for egg in recipes such as pancakes and some cakes.
Can you freeze overripe bananas?
Yes, you can freeze overripe bananas, I do it all the time!
Simply peel them, and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
They break apart again easily enough so you can just go into your freezer stash and break off what you need.
So if you have some bananas laying around that you won't be able to use, be sure to save them by freezing them for later. There are loads of amazing recipes for frozen bananas, especially smoothies.
What is the difference between overripe and rotten bananas?
The major difference between overripe and rotten bananas is that overripe bananas are still safe to eat, while rotten bananas may cause food poisoning. Overripe bananas are generally softer and sweeter than normal, while rotten bananas may have brown spots or be too soft. Rotten bananas should not be eaten.
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