Too many overripe bananas got you down? Bake some tasty banana bread and freeze it for later! Then, thaw and reheat it like its fresh from the oven whenever a banana bread craving strikes.
My husband eats two bananas a day. Every day. Without fail. Sometimes my kids also eat lots of bananas. However, as soon as I increase the banana supply entering my house, the kids declare allegiance to apples, and my husband gets a cold.
I often make two or three loaves at a time. I keep one loaf on the counter to enjoy over the next few days and freeze the remaining loaves for a day when I need breakfast, or company is coming over.
Today, I’m sharing a few tips and tricks for storing, freezing, and thawing banana bread so it’s as fresh as the day you made it.
Wrapped well and stored at room temperature, banana bread will last about five days. If stored in the fridge, it should last a full week. A frozen loaf of banana bread will last up to a year in the freezer, wrapped well with storage wrap and aluminum foil.
How Long Does Banana Bread Last?
Banana bread can keep for up to four days on your counter before you begin to notice changes in texture. When day five or six rolls around, the bread will begin to dry out, but it will still be fine to eat. Pop a slice in the toaster, and you will never know the difference.
If you notice mold, it’s time play like Elsa and “Let it Go.”
Banana bread will keep in the freezer until the end of time, but it’s at its best when used within three or four months. It’s still edible after that timeframe, but it’s likely to develop freezer burn when kept much longer, and that can impact the taste and texture.
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How to Store Fresh Baked Banana Bread
The best place to store banana bread you’re planning to eat right away is on the countertop. Never store it in the refrigerator. A refrigerator circulates cool air, which removes moisture and can prematurely dry breads and cakes.
Place your cooled loaf on a plate and cover it in plastic wrap, or store it in an airtight container. Store it for up to four days on your counter.
Does Banana Bread Need To Be Refrigerated (Top Storage Tips)
FAQ
Can banana bread be left unrefrigerated?
How do you store homemade banana bread?
Can you leave banana cake out overnight?
Can you eat banana bread warm?
How do you refrigerate banana bread?
Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight container or in a zip-top bag. Place the cooled banana bread on top of it, then cover the loaf with another paper towel. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for up to one week.
What happens to a banana when you put it in the refrigerator?
When putting a banana in the fridge, the skin will become a dark brown color. This happens because the cold of the refrigerator inhibits the hormone that helps bananas to ripen, called ethylene, so the yellow skin turns brown.
Can banana bread be stored in the freezer?
To properly store banana bread in the freezer, you’ll want to wrap it tightly to avoid allowing air along its surface, which will cause the dreaded freezer burn. Use wrappings and storage containers that are made for the freezer, as they’re thicker and can protect your banana bread from odors and damage from other items in the freezer.
Does Banana Bread need to cool before storing?
It’s crucial to allow your banana bread to completely cool to room temperature before storing it, which will take about 1-2 hours. Banana bread tends to retain heat very well, so make sure that the center is cooled too. If you wrap banana bread that is still warm, it will turn soggy due to condensation.