How to Keep Bananas Fresh Longer! {6 Genius Tips}

Trust me, you’ll be using these tips for How to Keep Bananas Fresh from now on!

Would you like to keep your bananas from ripening too quickly?  Then you need to give some of these tips for How to Keep Bananas Fresh longer a try!

I use bananas every week, but I really don’t like green bananas or brown bananas.  I really prefer golden yellow bananas if you know what I mean!  That’s why these tips for keeping bananas fresh are so practical.  These ideas consistently help me save money.  They also help me make sure I have bananas available when I really need them.

So are you ready to make your bananas last longer?  Then it’s time to outsmart those crazy bananas…

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How to Keep Bananas Fresh

#1: Separate Your Bananas When You Get Home

Following is a smart kitchen tip shared by frugal friend Marsha that really helps keep your bananas fresher for longer.  I’ve been using this tip for years and highly recommend you give it a try!

Marsha writes: “You may already know this… but if you separate your bananas {at the top} when you bring them home, they won’t ripen up so fast!” 

#2: Don’t Let Bananas Touch Each Other

If you’ve got the space, another trick is to keep individual bananas separate from each other on your kitchen counter.  Even just a little bit of space can help them slow down the ripening process.

#3: Store Bananas in a Dark, Cool Place {or In The Fridge}

Always try to store your bananas in a cool part of your kitchen.  Warmer temperatures will make your bananas ripen much faster, so keep them away from hot spots {near your oven or coffee maker}, and out of sunny spots {near your kitchen window}.  It is also possible to store your bananas in the fridge for up to a week.  But I really don’t like to do this, as the fridge will cause the banana peel to turn brown or black pretty quickly.  The inside will still be fine, but they just won’t look quite as appetizing on the outside. 🙂

Debby writes: “I just did this one with my remaining bananas. I put them in the refrigerator, whole. The peels get brown but the inside stays fresh.”

#4:  Keep Your Bananas Away From Other Fruits… Especially Tomatoes and Melons!

You can also slow the ripening process by keeping your bananas away from other fruits.  Certain fruits release ethylene gas, and when they’re stored too closely together they can cause each other to spoil faster!  To be safe, I like to keep my bananas in their own special spot on my kitchen counter… away from all other fruits, especially tomatoes and melons!

#5: Wrap Banana Stems with Plastic Wrap

Prefer your bananas stay in a bunch?  Another trick to keep bananas fresh is to keep your bananas attached as a bunch, then wrap the stems with some plastic wrap at the top.  If you need to remove a banana from the bunch, simply re-attach the plastic wrap on the remaining stems.

#6: Keep Your Bananas in a Plastic Bag

Here’s another tip for bunched bananas… have you ever wondered why the bananas from Costco come in a plastic bag?  It’s because the plastic bag can actually help the bananas stay green for up to a week and slow down the ripening process!  If your bananas don’t come in a plastic bag, you can place your bunch in an old sandwich bread bag when you get home.  Make sure to punch several holes in the bag to provide adequate ventilation.

So there you have it… several simple tips you can use to help make your bananas last longer!  The right method for you will depend on how warm you keep your home and how long you need your bananas to last.  So go ahead and give all of the methods a try to see which method will work best for you.

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