Healthy Dried Banana Recipes

Bananas surpass apples and grapes in popularity. Bananas are an affordable fruit with a tropical sweetness that people find very appealing. They’re also a great grab-and-go snack. However, they have a short shelf life. It’s not at all unusual to glance at the bananas you recently bought and discover they need to be eaten or used quickly due to their rapid ripening.

Saving Ripe Bananas

A fantastic way to use up ripe bananas is to make banana chips. A dried banana has about 4 times more fiber and potassium than a fresh banana. Dehydrated bananas have a longer shelf life than fresh bananas. Organic dried banana is a versatile, delicious, and healthy snack that kids and adults can enjoy. Once dried, unsweetened banana chips can be dipped in chocolate for an extra special treat. Dehydrated bananas can be added to bread, muffin, and cookie recipes for added flavor and nutrition. Dried banana is a flavorful addition to trail mixes and granola. Banana chips with honey drizzled over them are a quick and easy treat.

Recipe for Dried Banana Slices

When oven-drying banana chips, you can dry them on a wire baking rack or a baking sheet. They will dry faster on a wire baking rack. If placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, the slices will dry more slowly and will need to be turned during the drying process.

To prepare organic dried banana slices, cut the peeled organic bananas into 1/8″ -1/4″ slices. To prevent the slices from browning, dip them into an acidic liquid such as lemon, lime, orange, or pineapple juice. Then place the slices in a single layer on either a wire baking rack or a baking sheet. If you want to add some type of seasoning to the slices such as cinnamon, clove, or turmeric, do so just before placing the slices in the oven. Place the slices in the oven that is set at its lowest setting. It will take about 1 to 3 hours to dry the slices. Be sure to turn them if you’re using a baking sheet.

Unsweetened banana chips can also be made in a dehydrator. The preparation process is the same. The drying time increases to 6 to 12 hours.