Bananas-Sliced

2 medium bananas will make about 1 cup sliced

Directions:

1. Slice Bananas – Cut bananas into ¼-½” thick pieces
2. Dip them in lemon juice if you want to inhibit the slices from turning brown.
3. Arrange on Tray – Stand the slices upright on a parchment- or silicone-lined freeze-drying tray to maximize space and airflow.
4. Cover & Freeze – Place the tray lid over the bananas and freeze until completely solid 
5. Remove lids and freeze dry (usually under 12 hours, but depends on thickness

Rehydration:

Thick slices do not rehydrate the best.  Thinner slices do ok.  These are really meant to be eaten as a freeze dried snack without rehydration.

Notes:

You can use Candy Mode to partially dry bananas, stopping the process before they are fully dried. This will result in a texture similar to dehydrated banana chips—chewy and slightly soft rather than crispy. Check out our recipe titled Dehydrated Bananas to give this a try.

Nutritional Value Per 1 medium banana

Calories: 115  Protein: 1 g   Fat: 0 g   Carbohydrates: 27 g   Sugar: 14 g   Fiber: 3 g

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.