How to make banana chips?

KittyKate

Hi all!

I buy, on a daily basis, banana chips (like crisps but..banana and not fried) because they're nice and a bit healthier than monster munch

At 80p for a small bag they're costing me a fortune! Does anyone know of a way to make them? I assume they keep for ages?

mistresslenore

I think they might be freeze dried, but not too sure, and are actually quite high in calories! Stick to the monter munch!!!

Mrs_Wobbly

You can buy a fruit dryer, I've been looking and the cheapest I've found is £60. I don't fancy leaving them out in the sun or in the oven on a low heat for a few hours (not very MSE) which were the other alternatives I was given when I asked the same question.
Denise

spl2nh

Would like to make some home made banana chips. Does anyone know how to make them, if its cheaper to buy readymade or if they are healthy or not?

Many thanks

Jayar

http://entrepinoys.blogspot.com/2006/06/banana-chips-pastillas-wine-vinegar.html

Saw this site which might be of help. Don't think all that oil can be v healthy. To be honest, if I was going to make them, I'd be tempted to experiment and paint the slices with honey then bake them in the oven, while I had something else in there anyway, Then if they don't turn out right, you've not wasted much.I think it may work best with slightly underripe bananas rather than fully ripe ones.

kathyd_2

Maybe try sprinkling with icing sugar and drying off in an oven.?

Tuttifruitty_Theresa

Hi everyone, i've tried searching for this and can't find any info.

Has anybody got a healthy recipe for banana chips, i need to start eating healthily and i love the ones you can buy but wanted to make my own.

Thanks guys


xx

dizzy_lizzie

http://srefoodblog.blogspot.com/2006/03/oven-baked-banana-chips.html

Hiya...I haven't tried these but found them for you via google. I have to say they do look yummy so think I'll be having a go.
Luvz Dizzy x

Just to edit, I expect you can sprinkle on whatever spice you like to flavour, I bet cinnamen would be really nice. Don't think I'd like them spicy.

Pink.

Hi Theresa,

There's an older thread with some suggestions so I've added your thread to it to keep all the ideas together.

Pink

Seakay

Tuttifruitty_Theresa wrote: »

Hi everyone, i've tried searching for this and can't find any info.

Has anybody got a healthy recipe for banana chips, i need to start eating healthily and i love the ones you can buy but wanted to make my own.

Thanks guys


xx

Found this for you -
http://www.uaex.edu/depts/FCS/EFNEP/recipes/Desserts/Dried_Bananas.pdf