We all know the familiar scenario of ending up with a bunch of overripe, brown-verging-on-black bananas that we need to use up — either by preserving them in the freezer or incorporating them into ...

Bananas produce ethylene gas as they ripen, which promotes further ripening. Group bananas together on a kitchen countertop to increase ethylene and prompt quicker ripening. For the fastest results, ...

Here's how to ripen bananas fast for baking banana bread. We share three options that all require minimal effort and patience. It seems like just yesterday that baking the perfect banana bread recipe ...

Brown bananas are ideal for baking as they are sweeter and more flavorful than less ripe bananas. Bananas with black peels are usually still usable unless the inside is also black or they smell off, ...

Craving banana but only have unripe bananas at home? No worries! You can quickly ripen bananas in your oven. Start by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C). This temperature is ideal because it's warm ...

It drives me B-A-N-A-N-A-S when they seem to go from green to brown and mushy overnight. Whenever I bring home bananas from the grocery store they seem to turn from green to brown and mushy overnight.

These Easy Banana Muffins are just like mom used to make! They are soft and moist and the perfect option for over-ripe bananas. Add cinnamon or top with cinnamon sugar for a fun twist. Ingredients ...

I had a banana tree with a bunch of young bananas damaged by strong wind and this shows the bananas ripened prematurely but how do they taste? Plus, a little bit about banana tree growing in the ...

There are plenty of ways to get creative with quick breads, but Martha Stewart's addition of sour cream produces an ...

Everyone thinks their grandma is special, but I have to take a second to brag, because my grandma was pretty exceptional. My ...

For some foods (in this case we’re talking about bananas), the nutritional effects on your health can vary depending on the ripeness level when you eat it. As a banana ripens, its nutritional content ...

Bananas can raise blood sugar, but how quickly can depend on the banana's ripeness. There are ways to keep the blood sugar ...