When your bananas have been left out too long and the skin goes blotchy and black, this doesn’t have to mean they’re doomed to the bin. There are plenty of things you can do with them.
Here are 6 tricks for your old bananas.
Freeze
Rather than throwing your old bananas away, the first thing to do is freeze them. Then you can use them in the future in any of the ways outlined below.
Ice Lollipop
A frozen banana makes an excellent ice lollipop. Just take it out of the freezer and eat it to your heart’s content.
Banana Bread
Old bananas are perfect for this classic dish. Very ripe bananas are sweeter, softer and better for baking than younger bananas.
Milkshake
Put the banana into a blender with a pint of milk, and you have beautiful milkshakes. If you’re feeling indulgent, add a little cream on top.
Smoothie
Whack the old bananas in a blender with your choice of fruits and add ice for a delicious, healthy and refreshing fruit smoothie.
Cake
You can also bake your ripe bananas into cakes. They give the cake a hint of sweet banana without being overpowering.