Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse, offering mood-enhancing and heart-healthy benefits along with sustained energy.
But it’s frustrating when these supermarket-bought fruits spoil before you’ve had a chance to enjoy them. However, a clever hack promises to keep your bananas fresh for an impressive six months, saving you both money and extra trips to the shops.
The team at Daily Basis Hacks shared on YouTube that there are a few methods to prolong the freshness of your bananas. One method, they claim, can even keep them edible for half a year.
It’s important to remember that green bananas aren’t quite ripe yet, yellow ones are just right, and brown ones are past their prime. So, timing is key to enjoying your fruit at its best.
The experts suggest separating your bananas from the bunch after purchase. By covering the broken stem with cling film to prevent air exposure and then refrigerating them, you can keep your bananas fresh for up to a week.
Want to keep your bananas fresh for an impressive six months? According to the savvy content creators, all you need to do is peel the skin off completely and slice the creamy flesh of the fruit diagonally.
Then, simply pop your cut fruit into a food storage bag and stash it in your freezer. This way, they’ll stay fresh for half a year and can be used in a variety of recipes – from breakfast smoothies to a healthy, dairy-free alternative to ice cream, and other scrumptious desserts.
Bananas are not just tasty but also packed with potassium. According to BBC Good Food, they’re the UK’s favourite fruit, with each person munching through “On average we each eat 10kg of bananas every year (about 100 bananas)”.
They’re a great snack option as they help you feel full without causing bloating, support a healthy gut, and even lower cholesterol levels.
But that’s not all – bananas could also boost your mood. They “contain tryptophan, an amino acid which the body converts to the feel-good brain chemical serotonin.”
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