WHY hasn't this video gone viral? WOW you explained all the problems and gave the fixes. PLUS I didn't know the grocery store ones were fried. Banana powder? WOW I will recommend this to anyone that likes dried food. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@marygrott80956 ай бұрын
I agree! Darcy is such a good instructor! She has a way of explaining things so clearly .
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MiaMom5 ай бұрын
Totally agree. And, I sometimes talk to these, KZfaq recordings, asking questions… And then she answers them! Fantastic!
@deborahgrantham73876 ай бұрын
I gave mine a pineapple juice bath. They were crisp and delicious.
@jujubee73516 ай бұрын
All this time I thought the banana chips at the store were dehydrated! Thank you for that bit of knowledge .
@Take_a_little_time_to6 ай бұрын
This video is just what I needed. My sister's banana tree produced 60 bananas! We were getting ready to freeze them but now I'm going dehydrate as many as I can. Thank you so much. 😊
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@katrinaDS6 ай бұрын
Banana chips are so good! I love the idea of blending them for extra banana flavor in baking. ❤
@ferme8146 ай бұрын
My bananas always turn out perfect but they take a long time to dehydrate. Almost 24 hrs on 135F but for the last few hrs I turn the heat up to 150F so they get nice and crunchy. I also use bananas that are not too ripe and don’t use lemon.
@NoamTheGOAT502 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!!!
@diannemiller47546 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for teaching me how to make crisp banana chips. My daughter loves crisp chips but my son loves the chewy banana chips. The best part of the crisp chips i can powdered them and put them in recipes 😊
@beadmomma4Күн бұрын
Finally I know why mine always stay soft. I need to slice them thinner and leave them in longer. Thank you so much. I'm going to try some honey in them next time 😊
@decoy86456 ай бұрын
Thanks Darcey been afraid to dehydrate bananas, not anymore! Appreciate your hard work.
@ThomasM1223336 ай бұрын
Thank you, i did not know that the store bough ones were fried.
@Carepedoit6 ай бұрын
Finally! I have always wanted to know how to make them snap. Thank you!
@HealyMeans6 ай бұрын
hi purposeful pantry 🤗 thanks for this info. i just dehydrated bananas a few days ago. they do end up somewhat bendy, but we eat them so quickly that we dont mind not having a complete snap. and i definitely don't want to fry them like the stores do. tfs
@kathym74956 ай бұрын
When I got my dehydrator, the first project I tried was bananas. Oops! I made all the errors you showed in this video and then some. It took 2 days to get close to dry. I was so disheartened that I put the dehydrator back in the box and almost sent it back. It stayed in the box for 2 years. Then I found your channel. Thanks so much for all your teaching! Now, I love my dehydrator, it is a off-brand from Amazon. I have done so many projects that I love and depend on having in my pantry.
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you started again!
@wiremanibew6 ай бұрын
I put my bananas in the freezer 1st to harden for easier slicing and laying out on my trays
@lisabreeding18616 ай бұрын
This was the perfect time. I had just sat down to process bananas and this was the first thing I saw.
@dgarnett422017 күн бұрын
My son loves banana chips. But ripe some brown outside fairly soft inside. Slice diagonally, loves the shape, I try . Onto tray in dehydrator 125 till done. Almost day and half. Very sweet and store well. Takes hiking, snacks. Camping. Are crisp, and he said way better than store bought crap. Got some still in ziploc bag from 6-8 months. Still great.
@susangray44096 ай бұрын
I've dipped my bananas in oj for about 4 decades. Love them! Soft and delicious. Don't like crunchy banana chips.
@DS-bg9flАй бұрын
So grateful for your tutelage here!
@redgingerbreadpam6 ай бұрын
Thanks Darcey for all you share. Such a valuable bit of knowledge since i love my dehydrater.
@MyPeacefulPlace246 ай бұрын
Your videos are so full of valuable information. Thanks for all you do.
@debibreul78206 ай бұрын
Definitely need to try the bananas again. dehydrated them today and definitely need to cut them thinner.
@powersful6 ай бұрын
Dehydrated bananas are litterally my favorite thing they are so sweet and I love the chewy ones they are the perfect snack
@loriki87665 ай бұрын
Great idea! I've made the crunchy bananas before but didn't think about the banana powder - that has a ton of potential!
@debbiejohnson54256 ай бұрын
Great tips, excellent explanation for all the typical issues drying bananas. Thank you for sharing your process.
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@paulettek3682Ай бұрын
I prefer chewy. I store in the frig. No lemon juice. I didn't like planks because of the dark seed line. I use an egg slicer to slice.
@carole67796 ай бұрын
Awesome! 🙌🥳 🍌 I am okay with "bendy" banana chips, but they're not getting eaten. "Crispy" might be the way to go AND I love the idea of making banana powder as needed. The Banana Split Trail mix would be a terrific snack to stash at work. 😍 Love, love, love it. Thanks so much for sharing these tips! 💖😄👍
@techs120project6 ай бұрын
Gearing up to be ready to roll when I finally get a dehydrator... great info to know for making 'nana chips!
@paulettagyurik26446 ай бұрын
Freeze dry your banana peels and grind them into powder. You can sprinkle them around your tomato plants
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
I can dehydrate it that way , too ;)
@kristah952 ай бұрын
@ThePurposefulPantry I saw the rack of peels but you didn't mention them. Is that (fertilizer) what you use them for?
@georgiabelle37176 ай бұрын
I appreciate all your tips to make banana chips and powder, I’m especially eager to try banana powder in some recipes.
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!!
@ronluzim5 ай бұрын
thank you! I just got beautiful bananas from my banana tree and now I plan to dehydrate some bananas in my brand new Cuisinart dehydrator
@sharonsplace51462 ай бұрын
This is the best video on dehydrating bananas that I have ever seen. Someone gave me a box of bananas yesterday and I’ll have to try this. I have a large commercial dehydrater that I seldom use and a smaller regular Cosori. I may have to bring out the big one. Thanks so much!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@AdventuresofBackwoodsLiving2 ай бұрын
I'm gonna give it a try. Mine never turned out. Now I know why😊. Thank you for sharing.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@nourahrmumeenslave5 ай бұрын
Girrrrrrrrrrrrrl!😂😂😂😂My 1st batch was like hell naw, i said never again😂😂😂 but i will try it since you say it works.
@dregeminin16 ай бұрын
I bought myself a cosori dehydrator for Christmas and haven’t used it yet due to lack of knowledge. Thank you so much for this video😊
You are a genius dehydrator ! Just got the cosori and did them for 8 hours, boo!!
@zombielandakausa7468Ай бұрын
what an amazing video, as a noob this is precious info right here
@ThePurposefulPantryАй бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@zombielandakausa7468Ай бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry i'm hoping to do the John Muir Trail this September, if it goes well the Pacific Crest Trail in April, just want to get into dehydrating my food for countless reasons. love you video,
@SwervinErvins3 күн бұрын
I’d like to know how to make the fried banana chips 😋
@cynthiaharrell7846 ай бұрын
Great advice for the beginner like myself.
@debbiesykes54915 ай бұрын
Darcy thanks for these tips and since I have bananas to dehydrate I am using these tips
@tonyagrimm10245 ай бұрын
You answered all my questions in one video thank you!
@ThePurposefulPantry5 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@tammybrazeau12136 ай бұрын
I love doing banana chips. They're great for a quick snack.
@marygallagher34286 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks Darcy!
@user-gk7gx7qu4u5 ай бұрын
thank you so much I enjoy every video and tips.
@FGM0135 ай бұрын
My adult kids love my dehydrated banana chips. They always turn out in between crisp and pliable This isn’t a problem because they’re usually gone within a few days. I would make them more often but I don’t like slicing them. However, I may make some this week trying the toppings.
@lindas.80363 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnnewton33352 ай бұрын
shop bought ones are fried, crikey so that's the secret ? ive shied away from bananas as i didn't have any success, i even tried the lemon bath but they just tasted like lemon banana, with your tips im going to try again. thanks darcy.
@PJteaches536 ай бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful video! Can you reuse the moisture absorbers or do you toss them after you finish the banana chips?
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Yes you can! If theybare spent, just toss them into the dehydrator to dry out and store.
@miarosie6 ай бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry o2 absorbers Darcy?
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Nope - once exposed, toss them.
@jodidonovan31915 ай бұрын
what moisture absorbers do you use? I have been looking on Amazon and some have really questionable reviews. I am new to this and dont want to think I made a mistake because I got the wrong ones! @@ThePurposefulPantry
@johannavargas82736 ай бұрын
Love it, thanks 😊
@marthaadams83266 ай бұрын
Good info for bananas.
@gardenstatesowandsew6 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@marygrott80956 ай бұрын
Great ideas onnyje flavorings used!
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@DebiTurner6 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 You're lettin' your Texan show ❤
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
lolol - hey, girl! hope all is well!
@DebiTurner6 ай бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry I'm still around.. Lurking 😁😁😁
@sugarraynay4153Ай бұрын
Do you make the peanut butter powder too?!?! You’re amazing❤
@ThePurposefulPantryАй бұрын
No, I purchase it. You can't make it at home.
@MsHarasan2 күн бұрын
What do you think the cost of dehydrating yourself including all the electricity costs vs. buying?
@ThePurposefulPantryКүн бұрын
I can't buy the variety that I make, or the quantity. The electric cost is around $30-35/mo to run the machine 24/7 - and dry as much as I can. Definite worth it for me.
@CharlieC7382 ай бұрын
The thinner you slice, they better they dry. I dipped mine in lemon juice and I don't like the sourness. Will try another type of acid next time
@rosydorffner7622 ай бұрын
Fruit fresh? I’ve never tried it with bananas but it might work
@CharlieC7382 ай бұрын
@rosydorffner762 I just bought myself a dehydrator. I want to make healthier treats for my dogs. I tried apple and banana so far. Both dehydrated pretty well. Will do meat and chicken for dogs
@Butterflys34366 ай бұрын
Thank you very excellent❤❤
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@joseecampion70985 ай бұрын
your the best 🙂
@firequeen21946 ай бұрын
Woo hoo! I have a banana and I’m gonna try this. 🎉
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
@TheBabcocks6 ай бұрын
I love them freeze dried, but not necessarily dehydrated
@grlnexdoorable4 ай бұрын
Banana powder is great in oatmeal.
@Imjetta75 ай бұрын
Nooooo! I adore the chewy ones! I plan for them!
@user-hr1px5xe9q3 ай бұрын
Can you make dry soup?Mix out of the vegetables that you dehydrate and how and what can you put in these dry suit mix.
Hello. I don't have a dehydrater. My oven does 200F minimum. Can I dehydrate in that temperature and get the same result? Or something else will happen
@ThePurposefulPantry17 күн бұрын
It'll be hotter, thus you'll lose more of the heat sensitive nutrients, and you'll want to keep the door cracked, if possible, to allow heat and moisture to escape, and watch that they don't burn.
@notbextley69975 ай бұрын
I love dehydrating bananas
@christinealthaea6 ай бұрын
I love chewy!
@lindabrown693 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these machines. Do you turn your dehydrator off to rest a bit or run for tge full 30 hours?
@ThePurposefulPantry3 ай бұрын
Always read your dehydrating manual. It will tell you if it needs rest time or not.
@patvanderwolf83004 ай бұрын
Could you please help m3 with a question .. I dehydrated mango slices in Dec 2023. On checking my bottles, they are clumping together. I cannot detect any mould .. could I put these back in the dehydrator till they “snap”?
@ThePurposefulPantry4 ай бұрын
Yes
@melcarrim52158 күн бұрын
Where can I buy the machine to make them
@ThePurposefulPantry8 күн бұрын
I don't know where you're located...but there's always link to the ones I use in the description box of every video. Here's the one I use from Amazon: amzn.to/4fNgjeS
Where would I buy the sheet thing you have the bananas cooking on?
@ThePurposefulPantry3 ай бұрын
I purchase mine from Amazon - the store link is always in the description box. Options under "Dehydrator Accessories" www.amazon.com/shop/thepurposefulpantry
@lisafahrner82573 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@sugarraynay4153Ай бұрын
What is the paper underneath
@ThePurposefulPantryАй бұрын
It's dehydrating mesh.
@donna-leescheltgen27565 ай бұрын
What moisture packs do you suggest work the best?
@ThePurposefulPantry4 ай бұрын
They all work the same. I use the brand Dry and Dry
@historyteacher44024 ай бұрын
Can overripe bananas be dried to keep for bread?
@ThePurposefulPantry3 ай бұрын
Yes - rehydrate well before using, and you may need to adjust for bulk. But know that overripe bananas take a VERY long time to dry because of those developed sugars.
@wiremanibew6 ай бұрын
Are you using moisture absorbers or oxygen absorbers
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Moisture absorbers like I mentioned ;)
@janew53516 ай бұрын
Did i see pieces of banana peel on another tray?
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
You did - but they really weren't part of this...just did it to put aside for gardening season.
@PurpleishFluffyClouds3 ай бұрын
Well, I must be the oddball because I want my bananas to turn out pliable - like fruit leather, but still bananas - like the product "Just Bananas, Flattened" that Trader Joe's used to carry. My first attempt last night - on sheets of wax paper (cuz I saw that somewhere else??) - 8 hrs @ 135F, and they came out almost perfect except permanently stuck to the wax paper. I took my banana halves and smashed them (just like the flattened bananas), so I wasn't sure how to do that and use the silicone mesh sheets... I had to throw them all away (unless I wanted to eat wax paper, lol). ....As I type this, I see your "banana fruit leather roll ups" video on the right, but that's not what I want - I still want them to look like bananas. Oh well - back to the drawing board (sure did hurt to throw 5 bananas away...).
@ThePurposefulPantry3 ай бұрын
Don't use wax paper ;) Sorry that they didn't turn out, but wax paper isn't recommended for dehydrating. And don't ever go by time...go by if it's actually dry or not. And for what it's worth, since we don't use the preservatives that are used to keep fruits softer like commercial brands, you'll want ot make sure to keep your dried bananas in the fridge if you don't dry them fully - moisture can equal mold in storage.
@PurpleishFluffyClouds3 ай бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry You know, my better sense of logic told me wax paper and heat doesn't go together, but this other KZfaqr said to do it so I just took that on faith and forged ahead (then set it for 8 hrs. and went to bed, lol). Lesson learned. Thank you for taking the time to comment - and I'll be storing them in the fridge for sure! Have a great day :D
@MarlenevT29 күн бұрын
I don't like banana chips... I prefer banana leathers. I place them in the dehydrator whole unless they are large then I cut them in half lengthwise. I find the chips to be too sweet and I don't like the crunch of them.
@user-vl9oi5fg7u6 ай бұрын
Are the silicon sheets reusable? Where do you get them?
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
Amazon: amzn.to/3UTwdMm
@sherrymckee1303 ай бұрын
What is the mat used on the rack?
@ThePurposefulPantry3 ай бұрын
Dehydrating mesh.
@wiremanibew6 ай бұрын
Where is a link for the silicone liners
@ThePurposefulPantry6 ай бұрын
In the description box -- but here: amzn.to/3SRH4VW
@okiejammer27366 ай бұрын
💜💙💜
@nicolekaio20906 ай бұрын
My.mind is blown, I had no clue that banana chips are fried. No wonder dried banana never comes out right😅