Ingredients:
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
- Juice of ½ lemon (to prevent browning)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
(No added sugar, oil, or preservatives!)
Instructions:
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice bananas into thin, even rounds (about ⅛ inch thick).
- Toss slices with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
- Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Optional: sprinkle cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, flipping halfway through, until crisp.
- Let cool completely — chips get crunchier as they cool.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare banana slices as above.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Weight Watchers Points (per ½ cup serving):
- Blue Plan: 0 points
- Purple Plan: 0 points
- Green Plan: 2 points
Note: Bananas count as zero points on Blue & Purple plans when eaten whole (not blended).
Nutritional Info (per ½ cup):
- Calories: ~90
- Carbs: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
Tips & Variations:
- For sweeter chips, lightly sprinkle monk fruit sweetener or drizzle sugar-free syrup before baking.
- For crunchier chips, slice thinner and bake longer at a lower temperature.
- Try a savory twist with sea salt or chili powder.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
WW Points Breakdown & How to Keep It Low:
This recipe is naturally zero points on Blue and Purple plans because it’s just bananas and spices—no added sugars or oils. On Green, it’s 2 points per half-cup serving, which is very reasonable for a crunchy, satisfying snack.
To keep points low:
- Avoid adding sugar or syrup (use monk fruit if needed).
- Skip oil or butter — this recipe is great without any added fat.
- Keep portion sizes moderate (½ cup servings).
