How to Make Dried Bananas
Make dried bananas at home with this easy recipe. Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Equipment
- Drying rack or bamboo tray
- Knife or flat surface (for flattening)
Ingredients
- 10 ripe bananas
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas. Peel the bananas and arrange them in a single layer on a drying rack or bamboo tray. Make sure they’re not touching.
- Sun-dry (first stage). Place in direct sunlight for 1–2 days. Bring them inside in the evening and keep them loosely covered at room temperature.
- Flatten. Once slightly dried on the outside, gently press each banana with a knife or flat surface to flatten.
- Sun-dry again. Return to the sun and dry for another 1–2 days until dry on the outside and soft and slightly sticky inside.
- Check doneness. If they still feel moist when pressed, leave them to dry a bit longer.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
