{"id":23762,"date":"2026-06-10T10:33:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23762"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:33:54","slug":"banana-peel-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/banana-peel-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Peel Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold tdtlc-handwriting\">Banana Peel Bacon<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itdoesnttastelikechicken.com\/\">From\u00a0 &#8220;It Doesn&#8217;t Taste Like Chicken!&#8221;<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">A vegan bacon recipe made from the banana peels that you would otherwise toss away. Crispy, chewy, smoky, salty, slightly sweet, and has a subtle hint of banana taste which is actually quite delicious! Make this the next time you peel a banana!<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Marinating time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">16<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-17392 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"17392\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-servings=\"8\" data-original-servings=\"8\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">strips<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Sam Turnbull<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-17392-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-17392-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"17392\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">very ripe banana peels<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(from 2 bananas, I used organic bananas and washed them before making the bacon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or more if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Native_Recipe_1\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-native-recipe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-17392-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-17392-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"17392\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17392-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">The number one most important step is to use bananas that are very ripe. Stay far away from green bananas, the bacon will taste terrible. The riper the banana the better the flavour so pick bananas that are yellow with lots of brown spots. <b>To prepare the banana peels: <\/b>remove the peels from the bananas and tear into about 4 strips per banana. Use a spoon to lightly scrape off the white inside part of the banana peel leaving just the peel.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17392-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Make the marinade by mixing the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and garlic powder together in a dish that will fit your banana peels. Add the banana peels and toss to coat. Let marinade for a minimum of 10 minutes, but as long as a few hours.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17392-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">When ready to cook the bacon, heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. When hot add the peels and fry a couple of minutes per side, until they are golden and bubble up a little. It may get a little smoky as the sugars will burn so make sure to turn on your hood fan. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.\u00a0They should get crispier as they cool.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-17392-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">The nutrition listed is for 1 serving of the marinade and oil (\u215b of the recipe), the nutrition details for the banana will vary by size (on average, a banana has about 110 calories, 30g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 19g sugar).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You will likely have leftover marinade. Feel free to make more banana peel bacon or to save the marinade for a few days in a container in the fridge to use again later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>*I used organic bananas and washed them before making the bacon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Soy sauce:\u00a0<\/strong>Several reviewers found this too salty (I like it that way), so if you prefer use a low sodium soy sauce or reduce the soy sauce to taste, and add water if needed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-17392-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-bold\">Find it online:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-url wprm-block-text-normal\">https:\/\/itdoesnttastelikechicken.com\/banana-peel-bacon\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-normal\">Scan the QR code for updates, tips, and to ask me any questions!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-qr-code wprm-qr-code-recipe\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/jpg;base64,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\" alt=\"QR Code\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banana Peel Bacon From\u00a0 &#8220;It Doesn&#8217;t Taste Like Chicken!&#8221; A vegan bacon recipe made from the banana peels that you would otherwise toss away. Crispy, chewy, smoky, salty, slightly sweet, and has a subtle hint of banana taste which is actually quite delicious! Make this the next time you peel a banana! 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