If you are currently living in Chicago or New York, chances are that you are struggling with fridge space due to the high cost of food that has led to bulk purchases. Delivery Services such as Boxed and FreshDirect make it easy for you to buy things in bulk to save money, but where are you going to store it all?
Freezing pantry staples like meat, fruit, and milk can make them last much longer – you might even be wondering, “can you freeze flour?” Here are 7 foods that you should put in your freezer right now.
Coconut Milk 🥥
You can freeze coconut milk as it provides excellent flavors and alternatives to dairy. You don’t even need the whole carton; pour a little into ice trays, and you’re good to go!
Citrus zest 🍋
You can freeze lemon zest before cutting the lemon. Just put it in a freezer bag and then use it in baking, making drinks or sauces, and it will save you a lot.
Grapes 🍇
If you want to freeze grapes, then you can! The longer the bunch sits out, the higher the likelihood of becoming stale. To eliminate this, especially if you bought them in bulk, freeze them the minute you get home.
Flour
Can you freeze flour? Yes. You can keep flour in airtight containers and keep them indefinitely when frozen.
Avocados 🥑
Nothing feels as bad as having an avocado go bad. But did you know you could freeze your precious avocados? Cut them into halves, or puree them, and you do not even have to remove the skin or pit. Keep it as is.
Cracked or Raw Eggs 🥚
Okay, you probably never knew that you could freeze eggs. Well, you can! You can either crack them individually into ice cubes or silicone muffin pans or in a freezer bag. However, do not freeze them with the shells as they will expand.
Overripe bananas 🍌
When bananas ripen, sometimes you may not get the opportunity to eat them all before they go bad, and the good news is that you can freeze them in a zip lock bag. Be sure to press the air from the bag before sealing it.
