Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Special equipment needed:
- Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar.
4. Peel the bananas and slice them thinly using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife.
5. Place the banana slices on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap.
6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the banana slices.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until the banana chips are crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2-3 hours
Temperature:
200°F
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120
Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra flavor.
Variations:
- You can add a drizzle of melted chocolate over the banana chips for a decadent treat.
- You can sprinkle chopped nuts or coconut flakes over the banana chips for added texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to slice the bananas thinly and evenly to ensure they cook evenly.
- You can flip the banana chips halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.
- Store the banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Storage instructions:
Store the banana chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the banana chips in the oven at 200°F for a few minutes to crisp them up again.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the banana chips in a bowl or on a platter.
Garnishes:
You can sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar mixture over the banana chips before serving.
Pairings:
These banana chips are great as a snack or dessert on their own, or you can serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Suggested side dishes:
These banana chips are a great addition to a fruit salad or yogurt parfait.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the banana chips are not crispy enough, you can bake them for a few more minutes.
- If the banana chips are burning, reduce the oven temperature slightly.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to store the banana chips in an airtight container to prevent them from getting stale.
Food history:
Bananas have been cultivated for thousands of years, and are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. They were introduced to the Western world in the 15th century by Portuguese explorers.
Flavor profiles:
These cinnamon-sugar banana chips are sweet, crispy, and have a warm cinnamon flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve these banana chips as a snack or dessert on their own, or use them as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt.
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Taste: Sweet, Cinnamon, Crispy, Crunchy, Cinnamon-Y