Ingredients
1 banana
acidic fruit juice (lemon
lime
orange
pineapple) to reduce browning (optional)
cinnamon or other flavorings (optional)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Slice bananas into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices.
(Optional) Dip banana slices into fruit juice to reduce browning. Sprinkle with cinnamon or other flavorings if desired.
Dry until pieces bend like thick leather and no longer feel sticky.
Oven Instructions: Set oven to lowest temperature possible (175 to 200 °F). Use convection bake if available. Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a wire rack or baking sheet. A wire rack will help the banana dry faster. A baking sheet takes longer and pieces need to be turned part way through drying. Drying takes 1 to 3 hours.
Dehydrator Instructions: Arrange banana slices in a single layer on dehydrator racks. Set dehydrator to 135 °F. Drying takes 6 to 12 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 53 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 211 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Dried Bananas. Recipe source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.