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Dried Bananas

Dried Bananas

5 Ratings
5 Ratings
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Dried banana chips in mugs
Makes: 2 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Looking for a healthy, crunchy snack? This recipe is super simple and can be made in bulk in advance.

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • acidic fruit juice (lemon, lime, orange, pineapple) to reduce browning (optional)
  • cinnamon or other flavorings (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Slice bananas into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices.
  3. (Optional) Dip banana slices into fruit juice to reduce browning. Sprinkle with cinnamon or other flavorings if desired.
  4. 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.

5. Cool. Store in an airtight container or bag.

Notes

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 banana
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

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 3 mg
Potassium 211 mg
Sodium 1 mg
Copper 46 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 13 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 12 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 6 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups

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