Description
Banana powder is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in smoothies, baking, or as a natural supplement. Made from dried bananas, this powder is packed with potassium, vitamins, and minerals. Perfect for adding a subtle sweetness and health boost to your dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (or as many as you want to make)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds or chunks.
- If desired, lightly brush the banana slices with lemon juice to preserve their color.
- Arrange the banana slices on a dehydrator tray or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If using a dehydrator: Set the dehydrator to 135°F (57°C) and dry the banana slices for 6-12 hours, checking occasionally until completely dry and crispy.
- If using an oven: Preheat the oven to its lowest setting (around 170°F or 77°C). Place the banana slices on a baking sheet and bake for 2-3 hours, flipping occasionally until dried and crisp.
- Once dried, allow the banana slices to cool completely.
- Use a spice grinder or blender to grind the dried banana slices into a fine powder.
- Store the banana powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the banana powder by using very ripe bananas.
- This powder can also be added to pancake or waffle batter, smoothies, or even sprinkled over yogurt or oatmeal.
- If you don’t have a dehydrator, an oven works just as well. Just make sure to keep the temperature low to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-12 hours (depending on method)
- Category: Homemade Powder, Snacks, Supplements
- Method: Drying, Grinding
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g