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You’ll also learn how to prevent them from burning, how to know when they’re done, and my tips for baking banana chips in the oven at home.
Of course, you could always make a batch of Oatmeal Banana Muffins, but I’m not always feeling so ambitious (meaning, I don’t feel like doing any dishes). That’s why this recipe is my go-to solution for creating a yummy snack with what I have available.
Kids love them packed in school lunches to dip in salsa, guacamole or even hummus!
Yes, these banana chips are kid-approved just like the lunch ideas I share on this site and in my 101 Packed Lunch eBook. It’s full of delicious ideas that are easy to assemble and enjoyed by the entire family.
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How to Make Banana Chips
- Prepare
Preheat the oven to 250F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Make the lemon-water mixture
In a small bowl combine 4 parts water with 1 part lemon juice to brush the sliced bananas. This is optional. - Bake
Thinly slice the bananas and place them onto the baking sheet. Lightly brush the slices with lemon water. Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours until crispy. - Cooldown
Remove the banana chips from the oven and allow them to cool down to room temperature.
If the banana chips are still soft after coming from the oven, this is normal and they will harden as they cool down.
First time making banana chips yourself? Watch this quick video for additional tips and tricks to ensure they turn out perfectly.
Can You Use Green Bananas?
You can also use green bananas or plantains. In that case, soak the slices in a bowl with 4 parts water (4 tablespoons) and 1 part lemon juice (1 tablespoon) for at least 2 hours before baking as directed below.
How to Store Banana Chips
Banana chips are best stored in an airtight container or zip bag for up to a week. If they last that long! You can also season them with salt or a dash of cinnamon, making this snack even better.
More Healthy Snack Ideas
Want more healthy baked snack ideas you know your kids will want to eat? After you make these banana chips, try out one of these:
Homemade Baked Banana Chips
Watch How It’s Packed:
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons water
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250F. Line a large sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine 4 parts (4 tablespoons) water with 1 part (1 tablespoon) lemon juice.
- Slice bananas very thin, about ⅛″ thick coins, brush with lemon juice and water mixture. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake at 250F for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until they are crispy, making sure to flip them over halfway through.
- Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool (the longer they cool the crispier they become).
Sweet chips:
- Use overripe bananas and sprinkle with cinnamon after brushing with the lemon water. Follow the baking directions above.
Notes
- Soaking the banana slices in the lemon juice-water mixture is optional.
Nutrition
More Recipes Using Bananas
Banana Oatmeal Muffins – If you love simple recipes that you can throw a bunch of ingredients in a blender and turn out delicious, these banana oatmeal muffins are for you!
Chocolate Banana Bread – Banana bread is always a great idea, especially when you have tons of frozen bananas in your freezer. The only thing better is adding chocolate, and this double chocolate banana bread is Epic.
Strawberry Fruit Leather – Whether you have frozen strawberries or fresh that are about to go bad, making strawberry fruit leather is super easy.
Jackie says
I just tried this recipe for the first time, and when I took them out of the oven to flip over, the parchment paper had stuck to all the bananas, and was nearly impossible to get off! I then decided to try it again, and ended up putting more lemon juice on the bananas, so instead of just brushing them with my finger, I dipped the entire banana in the juice, and added some cooking spray to the parchment paper, that seemed to do the trick! They were absolutely delicious! I’m now going to make them every week and put them in my kid’s, and my lunch!
Amber says
These were a hit at my house. I thought the sea salt and cinnamon gave the banana chips an interesting twist. We used non-stick pan lining paper, one side parchment, the other foil. My son (5) also had fun helping. We will definitely be making these again. Thanks for the recipe!
Alina says
I tried making these, and after 45 min I went to flip them, but most of them were already crispy. And they kept ripping up the parchment paper…I couldn’t even taste one without eating wax paper with it :(
MOMables says
Alina, parchment paper and wax paper are not the same. Your issue was the paper.
Ame says
I’ve tried a few times but it came out chewy.. Any tips on what went wrong? Really hope to get this right.
MOMables says
Ame – chewy chips can be two things: slices too thick or not baked long enough. Even chewy.. I bet they were good!
Linda says
I tried these today and I don’t know where I went wrong. When it was time to take them out of the oven to flip them over to cook, the bananas were all dark. I tried scooping them off the paper with no success. :(
Paula Brunellie says
Followed directions to the letter, did not turn out well. Don’t like the salt- weird tasting.
MOMables says
Sorry they were not a hit at your house.
mythreya says
Thanks for sharing these diabetic friendly recipes.
Melanie says
Thanks for the banana chips idea! I had two bananas that had turned spotty enough that no one was going to eat them for breakfast tomorrow. I made ’em into chips tonight & put them in baggies for snack time at school. They are delicious!
Bethany says
These are in the oven right now! I had a few bananas that were going to be past their prime very soon. They smell great!
MOMables says
Awesome Bethany! let me know how you guys like them! i made some yesterday. it’s the perfect recipe for those over ripe bananas at the end of the week! :)
Christina says
My toddler (2yrs) just helped me make these. He got to help threw the whole process. In sliced them and he dipped them in lemon juice/water mixture then he put on the cinnamon and I did the salt. Now we are waiting for them to finish baking so we can eat them. Them smell delicious. :)
MOMables says
awesome! just goes to show you that even the little ones can get involved and help! :)
Christina says
I’m not sure what I did wrong. They were either burnt or under cooked and on the same pan. I am gonna try again in a few days.