Easy Recipes for Kids - Frozen Banana Yoghurt Bites (2024)

FAQs

Can kids eat frozen bananas? ›

Frozen Banana Bites are an easy to make snack, or treat recipe. Kids love to make them, and eat them. We made 4 variations of this yummy treat with Greek yogurt, and different toppings.

The only drawback to bananas is that they have a short life span, however, flash freezing bananas has been proven to retain all nutrients as well as keeping it fresh. Potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, copper and manganese are crucial vitamins and minerals that bananas offer.

Freeze bananas for up to 3–6 months. Freezing bananas beyond 6 months may be fine, but the peeled bananas do begin to darken over time, and then they thaw into an overly mushy mess. I've found up to 6 months is fine, and under 3 months is even better.

When they are nearly frozen, bananas are one of the best (and easiest) ways to soothe aching gums. Bananas only need three to four hours in the freezer before they're cool enough to offer relief to little sore gums and they aren't too hard to gnaw on. My daughter loves them plain, or when dipped in a homemade sauce.

Freezing in a Container for Scooping

All you'd need is a simple container to transform your yogurt into a scoopable delight. We recommend freezing it in a shallow container, just like you would ice cream. You can even reuse our True Scoops ice cream mix containers for this method!

| There are some foods you should always keep in the freezer, while there are other foods you should never freeze. Yogurt is in the middle of those extremes. If you love buying those single-serve yogurt cups from the grocery store, you can absolutely freeze them.

Freezing yogurt will not kill the live and active cultures. Once the product is refrigerated again, as it thaws, the live and active cultures will resume normal activity. We've tested our frozen Go-Gurt and the bacteria survive freezing just fine.

Somehow whipping up frozen banana chunks creates some magical reaction and really does turn it into a creamy-smooth ice cream-like substance. Wanna see how? Food processor or blender – This recipe will work in pretty much any food processor. A high powered blender (Blendtec, Vitamix, Ninja Pro, etc.) will work as well.

Can you freeze bananas in Ziploc bags? ›

Yes, you should always use a freezer bag when freezing bananas, whether you are freezing bananas sliced or whole. You can use a disposable plastic freezer-safe bag or a reusable silicone bag.

Freezing the bananas individually first helps prevent them from sticking together in one large clump when frozen. Freeze the bananas for 1-2 hours, or until solid, then transfer to an air-tight, freezer-safe container, like a freezer bag, glass meal prep container, or glass jar.

It is best to use the defrosted bananas the same day, as they will continue to deteriorate and turn brown. Defrost three peeled whole bananas, mash and use in this all-in-one banana bread.

Use fresh ripe fruits (including berries), unsweetened frozen fruits, or canned fruits packed in juice, not in syrup. If canned fruits are packed in water, be aware that some manufacturers add artificial sweetener which the baby does not need (read the ingredients list on the label).

Whole frozen bananas are best for eating as is, or in recipes requiring them whole. Just pop them into the fridge to defrost and then eat immediately, or use as decorations on top of banana bread before baking.

Whole and mashed bananas can be defrosted overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for 2-3 hours, the less time bananas are defrosting the less liquid they will release. For best results, discard any liquid before mashing and using in the recipe.

You can give babies mashed banana as soon as they start eating solid foods, usually around 6 months. Bananas are a popular first food for a reason – their natural sweetness makes them a favorite for babies while their versatility offers a perfect grab-and-go snack option.