Description
Learn how to make your own homemade banana powder from scratch. This versatile ingredient is perfect for adding natural sweetness and flavor to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Ripe Bananas:
4–6 ripe bananas (firm, not overripe)
Water with Lemon Juice:
Optional, for soaking to preserve color
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Peel and slice bananas into thin rounds. Optionally, soak in water with lemon juice for 3–5 minutes. Pat dry.
- Dehydrate: Arrange slices on trays, dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 6–8 hours in a dehydrator or 4–6 hours in a 170°F (75°C) oven, flipping halfway.
- Blend: Once dry, cool and blend into a fine powder.
- Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Use banana powder in smoothies, baking, baby food, oatmeal, or pancake batter.
- Avoid overly mushy bananas for best drying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Pantry Staple
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
