B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Thank you, Gwen Stefani, for that introduction.

Do not throw out black bananas. Instead, get a large zipper-lock freezer bag, peel the bananas, cut (or smoosh) them into chunks and stash them in the freezer for smoothies and recipes.

I have quite the bag of smooshed nanners in the freezer. Apparently my son's not in love with bananas like he used to be.

Bananas can keep in the freezer for up to 3 months according to Food Network Canada.

Here's a quick smoothie recipe for your bananas:
Cold Monkey Love Smoothie
1 cup fat-free milk (or soy or whatever)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup crushed ice
Dash of cinnamon
Blend.