Homemade Baked Banana Chips Recipe - MOMables

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Baked banana chips are a healthy and delicious snack you can make with extra bananas and this easy recipe.

You’ll also learn how to prevent them from burning, how to know when they’re done, and my tips for baking banana chips in the oven at home.

Of course, you could always make a batch of Oatmeal Banana Muffins, but I’m not always feeling so ambitious (meaning, I don’t feel like doing any dishes). That’s why this recipe is my go-to solution for creating a yummy snack with what I have available.

Kids love them packed in school lunches to dip in salsa, guacamole or even hummus!

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How to Make Banana Chips

1. PreparePreheat the oven to 250F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the lemon-water mixtureIn a small bowl combine 4 parts water with 1 part lemon juice to brush the sliced bananas. This is optional.
3. BakeThinly slice the bananas and place them onto the baking sheet. Lightly brush the slices with lemon water. Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours until crispy.
4. CooldownRemove the banana chips from the oven and allow them to cool down to room temperature.

If the banana chips are still soft after coming from the oven, this is normal and they will harden as they cool down.

First time making banana chips yourself? Watch this quick video for additional tips and tricks to ensure they turn out perfectly.

Can You Use Green Bananas?

You can also use green bananas or plantains. In that case, soak the slices in a bowl with 4 parts water (4 tablespoons) and 1 part lemon juice (1 tablespoon) for at least 2 hours before baking as directed below.

How to Store Banana Chips

Banana chips are best stored in an airtight container or zip bag for up to a week. If they last that long! You can also season them with salt or a dash of cinnamon, making this snack even better.

More Healthy Snack Ideas

Want more healthy baked snack ideas you know your kids will want to eat? After you make these banana chips, try out one of these:

• Homemade Apple Chips
• No-Bake Energy Bites
• Ham & Cheese Apple Wraps
• Easy Fruit Roll-Ups

Homemade Baked Banana Chips

Servings: 40 chips Prep Time: 5 minutes mins Cook Time: 2 hours hrs Total Time: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins Baked banana chips are a healthy and delicious snack you can make with extra bananas and this easy recipe. 4.76 from 139 votes Print Pin

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Ingredients

• 2 bananas
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons water
• Kosher salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 250F. Line a large sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine 4 parts (4 tablespoons) water with 1 part (1 tablespoon) lemon juice.
• Slice bananas very thin, about ⅛″ thick coins, brush with lemon juice and water mixture. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Bake at 250F for about 1 ½  to 2 hours or until they are crispy, making sure to flip them over halfway through.
• Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool (the longer they cool the crispier they become).

Sweet chips:

• Use overripe bananas and sprinkle with cinnamon after brushing with the lemon water. Follow the baking directions above.

Notes

• Soaking the banana slices in the lemon juice-water mixture is optional. 

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 9-12 chips | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1.4mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 15g

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