If you end up with leftover bananas at the end of the week like we do and are sick of freezing them, this is another great alternative. Use them in cereals, oatmeal or any other recipes that call for fruit. They also make a great healthy snack.
Homemade Dehydrated Banana Chips
Ingredients:
1 bunch of ripe bananas sliced
Lemon juice (optional – this will protect the bananas from turning brown)
Food dehydrator
Instructions:
1. If using lemon juice to avoid them turning brown, lightly coat the banana slices with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Next, lay the banana slices evenly on your dehydrator trays.
2. Stack the trays and turn the dehydrator on. Allow the bananas to sit for 6-8 hours. Rotate the trays from top to bottom so the bananas dry evenly.
3. Dehydrate another 4-5 hours.
*Keep in mind you will want to keep an eye on them the first time. After 5-6 hours rotate and use your judgment on how crispy/done you would like them.
Store them in an airtight container such as a large mason jar or a large Ziploc type bag.
Print this recipe:
- 1 bunch of ripe bananas sliced
- Lemon juice (optional – this will protect the bananas from turning brown)
- Food dehydrator
- If using lemon juice to avoid them turning brown, lightly coat the banana slices with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Next, lay the banana slices evenly on your dehydrator trays (see photo).
- Stack the trays and turn the dehydrator on. Allow the bananas to sit for 6-8 hours. Rotate the trays from top to bottom so the bananas dry evenly.
- Dehydrate another 4-5 hours.
- *Keep in mind you will want to keep an eye on them the first time. After 5-6 hours rotate and use your judgment on how crispy/done you would like them.
- Store them in an airtight container such as a large mason jar or a large Ziploc type bag.
I really need to get a food dehydrater so i can do this! I would love to make them myself rather then buying them! So Yummy!
How easy is this? Fantastic. I have never done any dehydration of food.
Drying bananas is a great idea, I get tired of making breads out of smashed ripe bananas, and at times, I won’t even buy bananas as I don’t want them to go bad, thank you for sharing
I purchased a dehydrator earlier this year and I never thought to make banana chips. Thanks for the idea and recipe!
Yum-Yum-Yum~I have a dehydrator and I am going to make the
for my morning breakfast of yogurt and blueberries.
I would love to try this recipe. I have never dehydrated foods before, but these looks so good!
I used to make these all the time. Thanks for the reminder!
I really want to do this. It would be so much fun. I do not have a dehydrator but I think I can research online how to use my oven racks and dehydrate them.
I have an old Ronco food dehydrator that still works and these would save money with the ripe banana sales.
I need a food dehydrator for sure. I love banana chips YUM!
I have a dehydrator and never thought to make banana chips!!! Great idea!! esp when bananas are on sale! I wonder how chewy/crunchy they are, most of the dried chips in the store have been dipped in some kind of sweetener, so I never buy them.
I just bought me a dehydrator. I can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you!
Yummy! They look delicious. A great way to use old bananas. Right now I’m making banana pancakes
Thank you for this! Mine always come out chewy and gross, and now I think I know why: My dehydrator’s recipe book says banana chips only need 6 hours! I was afraid to overcook them, but I think I’ll try again
Thank you for this! Pinning.
And thank you for coming over and sharing with us at the Brag About It Link Party!
~Laurie
We like dried fruit as a snack. This one for bananas is good if we dont eat the bananas quick enough. thanks
these would be a great snack for work