The phrase "ripened bananas" refers to bananas that have become ready to eat. It means that the bananas have reached their optimal point of sweetness and are no longer green or unripe. Full definition
I always have a bountiful supply of ripening bananas on hand. (kneadtocook.com)
Nothing seemingly extraordinary with a banana cupcake — except of course the dark chocolate that I dumped in at the end — but when you mash fragrant, ripened bananas with vanilla seeds you will begin to question whether or not you plan to share these cupcakes once they are removed from the oven. (notwithoutsalt.com)
Great way to use up the over ripened bananas that you do nt know what to do with. (fromaway.com)