Peeling, mashing, and refrigerating or freezing bananas at peak ripeness ensures you always have them for recipes, reducing frustration over overripe fruit.
To prevent bananas from oxidizing, add a teaspoon of lemon juice per cup of mashed banana. This keeps the color fresh until use.
Mashed bananas can last up to seven days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container, but should be discarded if any fermentation smell is present.
For longer-term storage, freeze mashed bananas in portions; they'll maintain peak quality for two to three months, ensuring you have them when needed.
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