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Banana Chips: With No Added Sugar

October 24, 2018 , Updated June 14, 2019 Maria 2 Comments

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Thinly sliced banana chips piled up high.

Have you ever wondered how to make Banana Chips? It’s easier than you think and so much healthier than any commercial product. Naturally sweet and crunchy -the perfect addition to your breakfast bowls!

Thinly sliced homemade banana chips piled up high placed on a dark platter.
Banana Chips

Have you ever made banana chips? 

I assure you that a homemade version of this fruit chip is (almost) always healthier than any commercial product you can buy.

The procedure is surprising easy -just slice and bake. In fact, this two-step procedure is exactly how these Apple Chips and these Oven Dried Strawberry chips are made. 

What do I need to make Banana Chips?

  • Bananas!  No surprise here. You can use as many bananas as you like. Make sure they are ripe, but still firm.
  • Lemon juice. This provides the perfect amount of zing!

As far as accessories are concerned, you need a cutting board, a sharp knife, a pastry brush a cookie sheet and parchment paper. 

The hardest part about making these dried banana chips is waiting for them to come out of the oven. Go ahead, grab the sharpest knife you have and let me show you how ridiculously easy these are to make.

Baked banana chips placed on a white serving dish.

HOW TO MAKE BANANA CHIPS:

Since we will be making baked banana chips, the whole process begins by preheating the oven. You will want to set it at 225°F. 

Next, you are going to line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

Once that’s done, squeeze a little bit, about a tablespoon, of lemon juice in a bowl and get a pastry brush ready. 

A series of process shots showing how to make banana chips.

Peel and slice your banana into 1/16th – 1/8th inch thick slices. As a general rule, the thicker the slices the longer the banana slices need to stay in the oven in order for the moisture to evaporate.

Lay them on the parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and without touching each other.

Lightly brush the top layer with lemon juice.

That’s it! They are ready for the oven.

After baking for two hours, they should be almost completely dry and turn a light brown color. Peel them from the parchment paper, flip and continue baking until they are completely dry, with no moisture. 

Once you remove them from the oven, they will become crisp. 

As you can see, there really is nothing complicated about making this banana chip recipe.

Tips, Tricks and Recipe Notes:

  • Slice the bananas uniformly so that they bake evenly.
  • Dried banana chips can be stored in an air tight container.
  • Banana chips are a great addition to breakfast bowls, granola and yogurt.

What kind of bananas make the best banana chips? Bananas that have speckled peels, but are still firm. 

Are banana chips healthy? Homemade banana chips provide a snack alternative and are so much healthier than any commercial product which contain high amounts of sugar and fat.

A close up of a dried banana chip on a white dish.

Origins of the Recipe for Banana Chips:

Ever since I can remember, I have always loved foods that provide a good crunchy texture. 

Although never a fan of potato chips, I prefer the savory crispness of Italian Taralli. Similar in texture to bread-sticks, these savory treats definitely provide a great crunch. 

Dehydrated banana chips were another favorite food that provided a great crunch. Unfortunately, that was not the only thing it provided me with.

When I was studying to become a dietitian, I became obsessed with reading food labels. A quick peak at the list of ingredients in any commercial product for banana chips convinced me that I did not need the added sweeteners nor the ridiculous amounts of saturated fats as a result of them being fried.

I was recently at Costco, waiting in line, and scrolling Pinterest. I came across banana chips and thought to myself that’s a great idea. Homemade banana chips.

A few days later, I am sharing this DIY with all of you.

Make this Banana Chips Recipe your own:

  • Use different spices such as cinnamon or perhaps a bolder spice like chili to give it a little flavor.
  • Use it as a topping for your homemade breakfast bars.

Do you have any other ideas? I would love to hear about them!

In the meanwhile, enjoy!

THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

Ciao for now,

Maria 

★★★★★ If you have made these banana chips, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

A close up of a dried banana chip on a white dish.

Banana Chips

Have you ever wondered how to make banana chips? Naturally sweet & crunchy -it's easier than you think and so much healthier than any commercial product.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked banana chips, easy banana chips recipe, homemade banana chips
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

  • 1 banana ripe, but still firm
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 225℉ (105°C) 
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel and slice your banana into 1/16th – 1/8th inch thick slices.
  • Place banana slices on the parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and without touching each other.
  • Lightly brush lemon juice over the top. 
  • Bake for approximately 2 hours and then turn each slice over. You may need to peel them off the parchment paper. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until banana chips are moisture free. 
  • Remove from oven. Will get crispier as they cool off. 
Scroll UP for the STEP by STEP PhotosDon't miss the process shots and videos included in most posts. Simply scroll up the post to find them. Those were created especially for you so that you can make the recipe perfectly every single time you try it.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
  • Slice the bananas uniformly so that they bake evenly.
  • Dried banana chips can be stored in an air tight container.
  • Banana chips are a great addition to breakfast bowls, granola and yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 16.1mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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About Maria

Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

Comments

  1. 2pots2cook says

    October 26, 2018 at 01:18

    5 stars
    Never though I could make these at home ! Pinning !

    Reply
    • Maria says

      October 26, 2018 at 09:29

      It really is so easy to make these banana chips. The kids love the crunch and they are healthy! A win-win situation for everyone 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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