Bananas can be stored in the freezer for two to three months, but you do need to prepare them to ensure they're just as tasty when thawed. Bananas need to be at peak ripeness before freezing them.

Bananas contain fibre, folate, and antioxidants, such as vitamin C. They are also high in potassium, making up about 10 percent of you daily potassium needs.

Learn how to slow the ripening process of bananas with easy storage tips, plus when and how to freeze bananas for later use.

You can freeze them whole with the peel on or off. The outer peel will turn dark in the freezer, but won’t affect the banana flesh. When ready to use, take them out of the freezer to defrost.

But bananas can also ripen fast, leaving you with a too-much fruit problem. Luckily, bananas are easy to freeze and have ton of great uses once frozen. We'll show you how.