How to Ripen Bananas in the Oven

Have you ever had a craving for banana bread but didn’t have ripe bananas? I’ve been there and I know it can be a big disappointment to have to wait several days for your bananas to ripen. That was until a friend told me how to ripe bananas in the oven. I was a little skeptical at first, but this trick really works! This tutorial will show you how to ripen your bananas in a matter of minutes – not days.

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Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Arrange your bananas on a cookie sheet lined with foil.

how to ripen bananas in the oven! Be ready to bake banana bread any time with this easy to follow tutorial.

Once preheated, place them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes (flipping once).

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how to ripen bananas in the oven! Be ready to bake banana bread any time with this easy to follow tutorial.

They should be super soft and black after 20 minutes. If not, give them a few more minutes. Many tutorials on how to ripen bananas in the oven say to bake them for 35-40 minutes. I found that to be way too long.

how to ripen bananas in the oven! Be ready to bake banana bread any time with this easy to follow tutorial.

Once your bananas are oven ripened, let them cool for a few minutes and bake with them normally.

Here are a few ripe banana recipes to inspire you:

Moist and Delicious Banana Bread

Moist and Deliciuos Banana Bread with a chewy crust from https://aileencooks.com

Strawberry Banana Muffins

Sweet and Moist Strawberry Banana Muffins | aileencooks.com

The Best Double Chocolate Muffins

Instant Pot Banana Bread

instant pot banana bread. Make this sweet and moist bread in your instant pot electric pressure cooker!

Banana Blueberry Muffins with Vanilla Glaze

Banana Blueberry Muffins with vanilla glaze | https://aileencooks.com

Did you try this trick?

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