FREEZE NOW, BAKE LATER: Bananas are excellent produce to stock in the freezer. Keep the bananas in their peel (this protects them from freezer burn and odors), and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Once you’re ready to bake, allow the bananas to defrost before peeling. The bananas should come out as purée—freezing breaks down the cell walls and naturally produces a mash.