Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• banana

Optional

• acidic fruit juice (lemon, lime, orange, pineapple) to reduce browning
• cinnamon or other flavorings

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Slice bananas into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices.
3. OPTIONAL: Dip banana slices into fruit juice to reduce browning.  Sprinkle with cinnamon or other flavorings if desired.
4. Dry until pieces bend like thick leather and no longer feel sticky.

• Oven Instructions: Set oven to lowest temperature possible (175 to 200 degrees F). Use convection bake if available.  Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a wire rack or baking sheet.  A wire rack will help the banana dry faster.  A baking sheet takes longer and pieces need to be turned part way through drying. Drying takes 1 to 3 hours.

• Dehydrator Instructions: Arrange banana slices in a single layer on dehydrator racks.  Set dehydrator to 135 degrees F. Drying takes 6 to 12 hours.

5. Cool. Store in an airtight container or bag.

Photo & Recipe Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/dried-bananas