What Are the Benefits of Banana Chips?  by Sirah Dubois, Demand
Media     Banana chips make a mildly sweet and crunchy snack.
Banana chips make a mildly sweet and crunchy snack.      Banana
chips seem to be everywhere these days -- in cereal, trail mix
and healthy snack foods in grocery stores. Banana chips are
tasty little guys, although their health benefits depend on how
they're made and processed. Making them at home is likely the
healthiest option because some store-bought brands contain lots
of potentially harmful additives.      Banana Chips      Banana
chips are made by slicing and dehydrating bananas, which keeps
them edible for longer periods of time. You can use a special
dehydrating device to make banana chips, but baking or frying
them is a more common method. Baked banana chips are typically
lower in fat, cholesterol and salt than fried varieties. Banana
chips are mildly sweet and crunchy snacks that contain a variety
of nutrients, but they are not as healthy or nutritious as fresh
bananas.