TIP #1 - To make sure they dry evenly, chop your bananas in uniform width - 5mm is ideal.

TIP #2 - To prevent browning, put your chopped banana in Lemon Juice or Unsweetened pineapple juice for 2 minutes.

Tip #3 - Mesh sheets come in really handy with bananas - they make it easier to peel them off when dry!

TIP #4 - Make sure your produce isn't touching on the trays to avoid sticking them together!

TIP #5 - For something different, why not coat your bananas in coconut!

TIP #6 - Dry your coated bananas for the same time as usual.

Tip #7 - The end result is delicious!

Images courtesy of www.ezidri.co.uk

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BANANAS

The following recipes show you why Bananas are such a great fruit to dehydrate! With an Ezidri dehydrator you can create dried Banana chips, rollups and more in no time at all! Dried banana is great as a snack or used in trail mixes & cereals. It is also delicious when rehydrated & used in a variety of recipes like breads, cakes & biscuits.

Simply click on the dish you're interested in to go to that recipe:

* How to dry Bananas
* Banana Chocolate Loaf
* Banana Egg Nog
* Best Banana Bread
* Coconut Coated Banana Chips
* Lamb chops with Pear & Banana

HOW TO DRY BANANAS

Bananas are really easy to dry - simply slice the bananas into 5mm thick pieces and place into your Ezidri dehydrator. Mesh sheets are a great idea to use with bananas. Due to their sticky nature a Mesh Sheet will make them easier to peel them off when dry!

If you want to prevent your bananas from going brown, simply place them into a bowl & cover with Lemon Juice or Unsweetened Pineapple Juice for 2-3 minutes. This doesn't affect the taste in any way, bananas are still delicious when not pretreated!

Then simply lay the fruit onto the trays of the Ezidri, ensuring that they aren't touching. Dehydrate at 55 deg C (Snackmaker - Medium) for 12-16 hours until pliable, leave to cool and then enjoy!

To store, place in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place.

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BANANA CHOCOLATE LOAF

Ingredients
1/2 cup dried banana slices
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup soft brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Method
Soak dried banana slices in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Drain but keep buttermilk. Puree bananas in a blender.

Cream the butter & sugar, add eggs one at a time. Add bananas, melted chocolate & vanilla essence. Stir in half the flour, the remaining dry ingredients, reserved buttermilk & the rest of the flour.

Pour into a greased & floured 13cm x 26cm (5in x 10in) loaf tin & bake in an oven preheated to 180 deg C for 45 minutes or until cooked.

Enjoy a slice with your next cuppa!

Recipe courtesy of Drying Food by Ricky M Gribling.

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BANANA EGG NOG

Ingredients
10 slices dehydrated banana
1 egg
2 cups skim milk
few drops vanilla essence
pinch of nutmeg
brandy to taste
extra nutmeg

Method
Put all ingredients in a blender & mix thoroughly. Serve in tall glasses, sprinkle with extra nutmeg to serve & enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Drying Food, by Ricky M Gribling.

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BEST BANANA BREAD

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups rehydrated bananas, mashed
4 eggs
1 tsp banana extract
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Method
Heat oven to 180 deg C. Line 2 loaf pans with greased brown paper & grease sides of pans.

With a mixer, blend sugar & butter until light and fluffy. Add bananas to butter mixture along with eggs & banana extract, beat well. Sift cake flour, soda & salt together and blend with banana mixture, do not overmix.

Pour into prepared pans & bake for about 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool for about 10 minutes before removing & enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of The Dehydrator Cookbook, by Joanna White.

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COCONUT COATED BANANA CHIPS 

This recipe couldn't be easier! Simply slice your bananas into 5mm thick pieces and cover with dessicated coconut. Place the coated slices into your Ezidri on Mesh Sheets & dehydrate at 55 deg C (Snackmaker - Medium) for approx 16-20 hours dependent on how dry you like your banana chips! Then simply leave to cool and enjoy!

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LAMB CHOPS WITH PEAR & BANANA

Ingredients
6 dried pear slices
6 dried banana slices
8 lamb loin chops
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 Tbsp dried mint
2 Tbsp thickened cream
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
Chop pear & banana slices with scissors. Barely cover with boiling water & leave, covered, for 30 minutes.

Remove fat from lamb chops. Heat oil in a frypan, quickly stir in rosemary. Add lamb chops & fry for approximately 10 minutes on each side. Remove chops from frypan and keep hot. Sprinkle mint on the dried fruit, add fruit & soaking liquid to pan, combine with the pan juices. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring. Add seasoning & cream. If preferrred, put the sauce through a blender.

Warm through & serve on top of lamb chops and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Drying Food, by Ricky M Gribling.

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