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How To Ripen Bananas

How to ripen bananas 3 ways.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bananas
Servings: 1
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch under ripe bananas or single bananas

Instructions

Oven

  • Place bananas on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until they turn black.
  • Remove from oven and let cool. Scoop out flesh and mash to use for recipes.

Brown Bag

  • Place under ripe bananas in a brown paper bag. Add in a ripe avocado, apple, or ripe banana.
  • Fold bag closed and let sit at room temperature for 1-2 days to ripen.

Microwave

  • To soften, not ripen, banana quickly, placed peeled banana in microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave in 30 second intervals until desired softeness.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg