Video: How to Quickly Ripen Bananas

Kelly Senyei

Posted: April 29, 2015
Updated: August 09, 2024

Are you craving banana bread but are stuck with unripe bananas? Tune in to my video to learn the simple trick for how to quickly ripen bananas in 15 minutes or less.

Recipe Ideas for Ripe Bananas

Once your bananas are perfectly ripened, here are some delicious recipes to try:

A loaf of banana bread with streusel topping on a wooden cutting board with a couple of slices cut off of it.
Golden brown banana chocolate chip muffins in cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
A top-down view of Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
A two layer banana cake with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting in the middle and on the top on a wooden cake stand.
A top-down view of two plates piled high with banana fritters dusted with powdered sugar
A tall stack of banana pancakes topped with bananas and maple syrup
Frozen chocolate covered bananas with chopped nuts and sprinkles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting topped with a banana chip

Find even more inspiration with all of my favorite banana bread recipes and my roundup of Recipes to Make with Overripe Bananas!

Tips for Using Ripe Bananas

  • Freeze overripe bananas. Peel and freeze overripe bananas for smoothies or baking later.
  • Avoid ripening too much. Overripe bananas can be too mushy for some recipes. Use them right away or freeze them for later.
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  1. Linda Sinclair says:

    Hi I’m new here…
    Have you ever substituted Monkfruit Sweetner for sugar in any of your wonderful recipes?
    Thanks in advance….

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    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Linda! Welcome to Just a Taste! And no, I haven’t tried that substitute. Would love to hear your results if you give it a shot. :)

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  2. Kymberle Cheney says:

    Great tip on how to quickly ripen bananas I’ve been sticking them in the freezer and waiting a day or two but now I don’t have to wait to make our favorite bread and cake.

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    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks, Kymberle!

      Reply
  3. Crystal Rizzo says:

    Thanks for the great recipes and tips. Can’t wait to try them all! Do you ever substitute gluten free flour for all- purpose flour? If so which one do you use?

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    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks, Crystal! I have never tried substituting gluten-free flour for AP.

      Reply
  4. Dolores Cooke says:

    Thanks so much for the tip.

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    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You’re so welcome, Dolores!

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