Looking for a healthy snack option? Try making your own homemade banana chips! This recipe is easy to follow and delicious to eat.
If you're looking for a deliciously healthy snack option, homemade banana chips are a great choice. Not only are they easy to make, but they're also a great way to use up ripe bananas.
With just a few simple ingredients and some time in the oven, you can have a delicious and nutritious snack that's perfect for any time of day.
Homemade banana chips are a great snack option that are both tasty and nutritious. Bananas are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins B6 and C.
By making your own banana chips, you can avoid the added sugars and preservatives found in many store-bought options. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite spices or seasonings.
This recipe makes 55 banana chips, are ready in about 3 hours and are naturally gluten and dairy free. ~Enjoy!
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients Needed
To make homemade these homemade banana chips, you'll need a two basic ingredients:
Ripe Bananas: the riper they are, the sweeter your chips will be. Though not necessary, you can first dip the banana slices into lemon juice if you don't want them to turn brown.
Kosher Salt
Preparing the Banana Chips
Slice the bananas thinly and evenly; approximately ¼-inch thick. You want to make sure they are uniform in size so that the chips cook evenly.
If the slices are too thick, you'll wind up with chips that are more chewy than crunchy. If they're too thin, they may burn in the oven.
Dehydrating Methods
Once you have sliced your bananas, it's time to dry them out. You can do this in the oven or a dehydrator.
Oven
If using the oven, preheat it to 200 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Lay the banana slices in a single layer on the pan and bake for 2-3 hours; flipping them over halfway through.
Dehydrator
If using a dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's instructions for drying bananas. The drying process can take anywhere from 6-12 hours depending on the method used and the thickness of the slices.
Once the banana chips are dry and crispy, remove them from the oven or dehydrator and let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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Homemade Banana Chips
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the bananas thinly and evenly; approximately ¼-inch thick. (You want to make sure they are uniform in size so that the chips cook evenly).
- Once you have sliced your bananas, it's time to dry them out. You can do this in the oven or a dehydrator.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Lay the banana slices in a single layer on the pan and bake for 2-3 hours; flipping them over halfway through until they're crispy and cooked through.
Dehydrator Method
- If using a dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's instructions for drying bananas. The drying process can take anywhere from 6-12 hours depending on the method used and the thickness of the slices.
- Once the banana chips are dry and crispy, remove them from the oven or dehydrator and let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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