Banana chips are a kind of food made from fresh bananas through the process of slicing and drying, which is a sweet-tasting and nutritious snack.

Banana chips are popular for their golden color, thin and crispy texture, as well as their rich banana flavor.

Here are the nutritional value, consumption method, and preparation method of banana chips.

1. Nutritional value

Banana chips are a low-fat, low-calorie food, rich in carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and other nutrients. Among them, pectin, a unique component of bananas, can help regulate intestinal function and promote digestion.

Banana slices are also rich in antioxidant substances, which can help remove free radicals in the body and prevent cell aging.

2. Serving method

Banana chips can be used as a snack and eaten directly, or added to oatmeal, yogurt, milk, and other foods to make a meal mix to increase taste and nutrition.

Banana chips can also be used as ingredients for cakes, cookies, and other baked goods to increase the aroma and taste of food.

3. Preparation steps

Making banana chips is a simple and easy way, the following are the detailed steps for making banana chips:

(1) Choose bananas with relatively high ripeness, no obvious spots and damage on the skin surface, and firm flesh of the bananas.

The varieties of bananas you can choose from are sweet bananas, giant bananas, plantain bananas, etc.

(2) Remove the ends of the bananas, and then use a peeler to peel off the outer skin of the bananas.

(3) Cut the bananas into even thin slices, about 3-5mm thick. you can use a slicer to cut them.

(4) Brush a layer of lemon juice evenly on the surface of the cut banana slices, which can prevent the banana from discoloration and add aroma.

(5) Arrange the processed banana slices evenly on the baking tray of the dryer or oven with proper spacing and no overlapping.

The drying temperature is usually 60-70 degrees and the time is about 6-8 hours, which can be decided according to the thickness and moisture content of the bananas. Turn over once to make sure both sides are dried evenly.

(6) Take out the dried banana slices, place them in a ventilated and dry place, let them cool naturally, and when they are completely cooled, they can be stored in a sealed bag.

It should be noted that when making banana chips, the drying time and temperature should be mastered so as not to over-dry or over-moisten them, which will affect the taste and storage time.

In addition, when preserving banana chips, you can put desiccants or put them in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture and deterioration.