Description
Homemade Banana Powder is a versatile and natural way to preserve ripe bananas by drying and grinding them into a fine powder. Perfect for adding natural sweetness and flavor to smoothies, baking, or cereals, this recipe provides a simple method to make your own banana powder at home using either a food dehydrator or an oven.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3-4 ripe bananas (or as many as you want to make)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds or chunks to ensure even drying.
- Prevent Browning (Optional): Lightly brush the banana slices with lemon juice to preserve their natural color and prevent browning during drying.
- Arrange for Drying: Place the banana slices on a dehydrator tray or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Dry Banana Slices in Dehydrator: Set your dehydrator to 135°F (57°C) and dry the banana slices for 6 to 12 hours. Check periodically until they are completely dry and crispy.
- Dry Banana Slices in Oven: Preheat the oven to its lowest setting, about 170°F (77°C). Place the banana slices on a baking sheet and bake for 2 to 3 hours, flipping occasionally to dry evenly until they become crisp.
- Cool the Dried Slices: Allow the dried banana slices to cool completely to avoid condensation when grinding.
- Grind into Powder: Use a spice grinder, blender, or food processor to grind the dried banana slices into a fine powder.
- Store the Banana Powder: Transfer the banana powder into an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place. The powder can last up to 6 months when stored properly.
Notes
- Using lemon juice is optional but helps maintain the banana’s bright color.
- Drying times may vary depending on humidity and equipment used, so check regularly for complete dryness.
- The finer you grind the powder, the better it will mix into recipes and beverages.
- Store banana powder away from moisture to prevent clumping.
- You can increase batch size by scaling up the number of bananas accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drying/Dehydrating
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Universal
