How to Mash Bananas

Last Updated: October 22, 2020 References Tested

Mashing bananas is essential in several different kinds of recipes. Banana bread, banana baby food, and smoothies or shakes are some examples. There are also different methods and appliances to use. This article will tell you how to mash a banana.

Steps

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Peel off the entire banana peel from the banana.^{[1]
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Take out the banana "string" if you are making baby food. It's also helpful to remove or cut off both ends of the banana tips.
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Use the bottom of a spoon or fork to press down on the banana. Continue this process until the banana is well mashed.^{[2]
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Method 1

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Blend or Purée

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Peel off the entire banana peel from the banana.
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Take out the banana "string" and cut off both ends of the banana tips.
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Slice the banana(s) into small chunks or pieces.^{[3]
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Place the pieces into a food processor or blender.^{[4]
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Blend or purée mixture until well mixed thoroughly.^{[5]
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Community Q&A

Question

How can I do it quietly? I need it for a recipe I'm making at 2:00 AM.

Community Answer

Potato masher and a plastic bowl. Add a small amount of milk or vanilla yogurt.
Question

What if I don't have a blender to mash the banana?

HumanBeing

Top Answerer

Use a spoon, fork, or masher instead of a blender as described in the article.
Question

I mashed bananas in a Vitamix for banana bread. I sealed the mash in Ziploc bags and stored it in my fridge. Can I still use the mash one week later?

Community Answer

It's always best to freeze. As long as there's no mold, and the mash smells and tastes okay, you should be fine.
Question

What could I mix with banana to make it a high protein food for gaining weight?

Community Answer

The best thing to do would be to mix it with some flavored protein powder and some yogurt.
Question

I cooked it, is that fine?

Community Answer

Yes, cooked mashed banana is fine. You can use it in baking as a substitute for oil if you'd like because pureed banana is another low-fat substitute for oil in baked goods. If you're using it for this reason, you'll want to use 3/4 to 1 cup banana puree for every 1 cup of oil in the recipe.
Question

How do I make the mash runnier?

Qamar

Top Answerer

Mash the banana more, use overripe bananas and add a little water or apple juice. Riper bananas are softer and the longer they are mashed, the runnier the mash will be.