Don’t Throw Them Away… You Can Put Them to Good Use!

Whether you call it banana peels or banana skin, there are many banana skin benefits worth knowing and putting to good use. By the end of this article, chances are you’ll already be ideating and planning new ways to use banana peels for your home, garden and body!

Don’t waste banana peels… put them to use for benefits to plants, animals and people.

Bananas Are the Most Consumed Fruit in the World

According to Guinness World Records, bananas, (known botanically as Musa / Musaceae), are the most popular fruit in the world, and typically amongst the most affordable.T^[1]https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/74279-most-popular-fruit

Bananas are the number one consumed fruit in the World and in the United States, (exact percentages vary by year and by poll).

Bananas Are Also the Most Affordable Fruit

Besides their delicious sweet taste and oh-so-may uses, bananas are amongst the cheapest fruit in the world.

Regional in-season tropical fruits aside, in our area of USDA growing zone 7a (meaning bananas aren’t grown locally here), bananas are still the least expensive fruits we can buy.

The Economical Price of Bananas

We purchase most of our bananas from Costco and their organic bananas currently (as of January 2023) cost $0.89/lb, whereas their organic Gala apples cost $2.14/lb which is nearly 2.5 x the cost of bananas. Similarly, our local Lowe’s Foods grocer has their organic bananas at $0.89/lb and organic Gala apples at $3.99/lb.

How Much Does a Banana Peel Weigh

Given that the banana peel accounts for about 33% of the weight of the fruit, that means that most people around the world are throwing away 1/3 of the value of bananas. So it’s not surprising that scientists and food manufacturers would be interested in researching the benefits of banana peels.

Banana peels are 1/3 the bulk of a banana. So using banana peels multiplies the benefits and reduces waste.

Banana Peels vs. Banana Pulp

Research findings reveal banana peels to contain higher levels of some beneficial compounds than the banana pulp! In fact, banana peel benefits include potent antioxidant compounds as well as and antimicrobial benefits.^[2]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9122687/^[3]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10725161/

But are banana peels good for plants? How about humans? Can you eat banana peels? These are the questions we’ve set out to answer in this deeply researched article, because we wanted to know all the ways we might use bananas rather than just tossing them all into the compost.

Even though banana peels are good for organic compost… maybe there are greater benefits and uses…?

Truth and Traditions on Banana Peels Use

Our research on banana peels began when an Indian friend said that she grew up using banana peels for watering plants in India, and still uses it to this day. Then a Mexican friend said she’d heard that banana tea was healthy.

There we were with excess bananas quickly becoming over-ripe. It was time to make banana bread with the pulp and to start learning about the proven benefits of banana peels so that we could put them to more use beyond making organic compost.

We’ve been regularly tossing banana peels into our organic compost bins for years now. More recently, we’ve been dehydrating bananas for banana tea, which is actually quite tasty, like bananas! Go figure! 😜

With so many urban legends and myths, we wanted to know the truth about banana peels benefits and uses. So we’ve explored traditional lore and also studied scientific papers and publications on banana peels, and that’s what we cover here.

If you see anything in this article that has been proven otherwise, or good information that you think would be good to add, we’d love to hear from you.

THE SCIENCE ON THE BENEFITS OF BANANA PEELS

Garden, Farm and Homestead Benefits of Banana Peels

• Aphids – anecdotal uses include spraying plant leaves with banana peel infused water.
• Attracts garden friendlies:
  • Butterfly food – bits of banana and banana peels will attract butterflies
  • Birds
  • Other pollinators like bees
• Cleaner – clean off plant leaves using banana peels
• Compost – banana peel compost adds nutrient rich matter to plants and are proven to increase plant growth, and is also a good addition blended in with other compost.^[4]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9418196/
• Fertilizer –
  • fresh peels planted with plants or on top of soil, (however this is not recommended as it tends to attract pests)
  • dried – chopped and dried, added to soil as is or powdered
  • banana peel infused water –
    • for houseplants, (anecdotal – traditional usage not studied scientifically, however the nutritional compounds of the peels plus proven benefits of banana peel compost implies that banana peel infused water should be beneficial as well)
    • for watering garden plants
• Food for:
  • Animals – a nutritious high fiber supplementary feed for livestock and other animals, such as goats, poultry and rabbits, as well as for fish and worm farms.
    See our article titled: Can Chickens Eat Banana Peels
  • People – banana peels are edible and nutritious for people as well and used to make tea, flour, and add fiber, flavor, and nutrients to include peels and banana powders in baking, smoothies, popsicles, and as supplements.
    See this simple healthy banana popsicle recipe.
• Pest Repellent – we couldn’t find any official studies, but — anecdotally — some use banana peels to deter aphids and other garden bugs.
  • banana skin water or “tea” sprayed on leaves for aphids
  • banana skins chopped up and:
    • planted with plants to protect and fertilize roots or
    • sprinkled on the ground around the plant where the smell is said to deter some pests, however, it may attract flies, gnats, etc.
  • To lure pests to banana peel pieces and away from your plants.^[5]https://www.rootwell.com/blogs/how-to-get-rid-of-aphids-naturally#:~:text=If%20you%20find%20a%20colony,and%20leave%20your%20plant%20alone!

Banana Peels Benefits for Plants

Banana and banana peel is known to be high in potassium. As such, there is some debate of whether potassium rich banana peels would deliver a balance of nutrients to plants.

However, banana peel compost is rich in other nutrients as well, and at least one study has shown banana peels to increase plant production.

While the study cited above proved banana peels to be beneficial for plants, it’s not clear if it was the banana peels alone, or just the administering of a quality organic compost.

This study showed that Swiss chard grew better from the application of organic banana peel compost as compared to no compost, however, it did not track the benefits of organic compost in general.

So it is proven that banana peel compost improves plant growth. What isn’t proven is the benefits of banana peel compost over other organic compost. One thing is certain: banana peel compost or banana peels added to compost is a good thing with beneficial nutrients for plants.^[6]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9418196/

Banana Skins Benefits for Human Food and Nutrition

Packaging for Food

• Biodegradable packaging^[7]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464622001244
• Wrapping for cooking food

Ingredients for Food Made from Banana Skins

• Extract
• Puree
• Flour

Prepared Food Products

Fresh organic banana peels can be pureed and used in many baked recipes as well as smoothies and ice creams. They can also be chopped and dried for tea, powdered for flour, flavoring, smoothies, etc.

• “Bacon”
• Bread
• Cakes
• Chips
• Cookies
• Egg replacer
• Pies
• Pudding
• Smoothies
• Tea

Some people even use the banana peels for making vegan bacon, although if you search that on YouTube, they weren’t that popular amongst many who tried it.

Banana Peel Cake Recipe

Yep… banana peel cake! Once you start making things with banana peels, you’re likely to continue expanding your repertoire of uses for banana skins. So enjoy experimenting and putting the refuse to good use!

Banana Peel Compost Nutrients and Micronutrients, Include:

• nitrogen – aids plants in photosynthesis
• potassium – boosts plant health, production, and immunity to pests and disease
• phosphorus – improves fruiting, flowering, pollination, & seed germination
• calcium – promotes root growth and adds oxygen to soil
• magnesium – assists in photosynthesis
• sulfur – helps plants develop strong roots and repel pests
• micronutrients:
  • iron
  • manganese
  • zinc
  • molybdenum

If you track on the bottom line of this graph, you’ll see the percentage of nutrients measured in 10, 20 and 30 grams of banana peel compost respectively, and as compared to the first line (T₀), which measures the soil before compost was added.

CHART LEGEND:
Trts: – Treatments T₀: -Non-compost; T₁: -10g rate of Banana peel composts; T₂: -20g rate of Banana peel composts; T₃: – 30g rate of Banana peels composts.

Study proves that banana peel compost significantly improves Swiss chard growth performance and yield.^[9]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9418196/

SOURCE: Effects of banana peel compost rates on Swiss chard growth performance; August, 2022; PMCID: PMC9418196.

How to Use Banana Peels as Fertilizer for Plants

• Banana skins water for aphid spray – indoor and outdoor plants
• Banana peel fertilizer –
  • Liquid fertilizer – made from fresh banana peels infused in water; good for watering indoor and outdoor plants
  • Dried, time release fertilizer – this can be sprinkled on top of soil around plants, or added to the hole (outdoors) or pot (indoors) when planting
    • chopped dehydrated banana peels for plants, indoors and outdoors
    • dried and powdered banana peels for plants, indoors and outdoors
• Fresh banana peels for fertilizer are best for outdoor plants and can be:
  • placed in the hole, skin side against the earth before placing in the plant
  • laid face down on top of the soil like mulch around the plant, then topped with another layer of mulch, such as wood chips or composted pine straw or leaf mulch
• Fresh banana skins infused in water along with Epsom salt and egg shells for added nutrients; best for outdoor plants

Use of fresh banana peels is best for outdoor plants due to the decomposition and tendency to attract gnats and other bugs.

You can learn all about how to dry banana peels here.

Banana Peel Liquid Fertilizer for Home and Garden Plants

You can use banana peel water for watering houseplants and spraying leaves affected by aphids.

1. Chop up fresh banana peels into small pieces
2. Place in a container; we like to use a half gallon mason jar or tea pitcher, or a 5 gallon bucket with lid for making large quantities.
   • Optionally, add a teaspoon of Epsom salt and couple of crushed eggshells for added nutrients.
3. Add water to cover peels, then top with lid or plastic wrap.
4. Steep for 3-7 days, shaking or stirring once per day
5. Strain water and:
   • pour liquid into a watering can or spray bottle
   • add solid portions to your compost, or, directly to soil around your plants if you don’t have a compost bin:
     • Water plants with the infusion
     • or spray the leaves of plants that have aphids; some say this helps to get rid of them

See also, our article on how to get rid of aphids naturally.

Banana Compost Tea for Garden Plants

Follow the above recipe for making banana peel water, but optionally add (approximately) 1 teaspoon Epsom salt plus 2 eggshells per gallon of water.

We use a 5 gallon bucket with lid for making larger quantities for the garden. After steeping for 2-3 days, you can strain this into watering cans for easier carrying.

You may also enjoy this article on making compost tea, another inexpensive but highly beneficial garden fertilizer.

Health Benefits of Banana Peels

• Acne – reduces acne inflammation and side effects.^[10]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9793233/
• Anti-anxiety – based on studies of male mice; more human studies are needed.^[11]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28655697/
• Antibacterial – an alcoholic extract of banana peel exhibits antimicrobial activity against periodontal bacteria.(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4678547/))^[12]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26681854/
• Antidepressant – animal studies demonstrated antidepressant benefit in banana peels and fruit^[13]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28655697/
• Antidiabetic – due to triterpenes^[14]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513225/#
• Antihypertensive – ^[15]https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/78_pdf.pdf
• Anti-inflammatory – due to high antioxidant nutrients which reduce oxidation and inflammation.^[16]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9793233/
• Antimicrobial^[17]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4678547/#ref6^[18]https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/78_pdf.pdf^[19]https://www.science.gov/topicpages/b/banana+peel+extracts
• Anti-obesity^[20]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513225/#
• Antioxidant – highly beneficial antioxidant for getting rid of disease-causing free radicals^[21]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513225/#^[22]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8907754/
• Cancer – A study published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer found that banana peel extract exhibits antiproliferative activity against certain types of cancer cells, suggesting it may have potential as a natural cancer treatment such as:
  • breast & pancreatic^[23]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8907754/
  • colorectal cancer^[24]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6400781/
  • prostate^[25]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19734683/
• Cardiovascular health – Studies suggest that banana peel extract may help to improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and improving blood flow. In addition, bioactive compounds provide extra nutritional advantages and beneficial biological effects by stimulating the probiotic growth that help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. ^[26]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6400781/^[27] … Continue reading
• Cholesterol / Lipid Lowering Agent^[28]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513225/#
• Diabetes – One study on mice showed that banana peel fibers reduces food intake, so of potential benefit in obesity, and helps to balance blood sugar, in addition to improving liver and pancreas function, while increasing the abundance of intestinal flora.^[29]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35765856/#:~:text=Dietary%20fiber%20may%20help%20in,AKT%20pathway%20in%20T2DM%20mice.
• Digestion – the fiber in banana peels has effects beneficial for digestion and the gut health ^[30]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6400781/^[31]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464622001244
• Diuretic^[32]https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/78_pdf.pdf
• Eyesight – The high levels of antioxidants in banana peel extract can help to protect the eyes from damage and reduce the risk of age-related eye conditions. Also, due to the beta carotene content, which is typically higher in most banana peels than even the fruit (pulp).^[33]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5686022/
• Memory – improved memory, based on studies of male mice; more human studies are needed.^[34]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28655697/
• Prostate – methanol extract of banana peel might be useful in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia.^[35]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19734683/
• Sleep aid – banana peel tea may aid sleep due to the nutrients magnesium, potassium, and tryptophan, which contribute to relaxation and sleep.^[36]https://sleepopolis.com/education/sleep-remedies-banana-peel-tea/#:~:text=Banana%20peel%20tea%20is%20thought,a%20supplement%20for%20calming%20purposes.
• Wound Healing – the extract content of banana peels has bioactive compounds that can be an alternative in wound healing, and especially in dentistry due to the periodontal antibacterial benefit.^[37]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19317349/^[38]file:///Users/leaura%20alderson%20laptop/Desktop/625-Article%20Text-1184-1-10-20210225%20(1).pdf

And… did you know that GREEN banana peels and pulp are actually healthy and beneficial? In fact, you can buy whole green banana flour on Amazon, as well as whole yellow banana flour.

Traditional and Anecdotal Use of Banana Peels for Health and Healing

This next list shows the most often repeated anecdotal benefits of banana peels. More research is needed to scientifically validate cultural and traditional uses of banana skins benefits.

However, the fact that banana peels contain many of the nutrients that are known to be beneficial for these issues, may shed light on the popular usage. Banana skins are proven to be high in antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, all of which could be beneficial to the skin and a whole host of other issues.

So we’re listing these from the perspective that even if not yet scientifically proven, (I mean, who’s going to fund research on free banana peels…)? But if many people and entire cultures find them useful, then there are likely benefits to banana skins that science hasn’t yet studied.

Pharmacological studies of phytochemical and pharmacological activities support the traditional uses of the bananas, by indigenous people to treat and heal many infections and diseases. 

SOURCE: 2016 study on traditional uses phytochemistry and pharmacology of wild banana^[39]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27988402/

Popular Health and Beauty Uses for Banana Peels

• Hair care – applied externally as:
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • rinse
  • mask
• Skin – applied to skin as a mask, or in creams and balms for:
  • acne
  • bites
    • bugs
    • mosquito bites
    • stings
  • bruises
  • itching
  • rashes
  • sunburn
  • sun damage
  • wrinkles
• Splinter removal – enzymes in banana peels have extractive properties^[40]https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_benefits_of_banana_peel/article.htm
• Teeth –
  • toothpaste with proven antimicrobial benefits^[41]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4678547/
  • whitener – rubbed on teeth for a couple minutes, then let set for another 15 minutes or so.
• Wart removal – adhere a small piece of banana peel to the wart each night before bed for a week, (e.g., cover it over with a bandaid to hold it on).
• Wounds – in Brazilian traditional medicine banana peel has been used topically as a poultice to heal wounds and burns, (Balbach, 1945).^[42]https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/bananas/

We can see from these lists that there are many proven useful benefits to banana peels and likely with many more to come. It’s astonishing really, to think that literally tons of banana peel is disposed of around the world daily. And yet contained within that amazing yellow wrapper (most are yellow) for the favorite cream color banana pulp, are many more benefits to discover and put to good use.

Oh… and while you’re peeling those bananas… save some for this super simple and scrumptious banana French toast casserole!

Practical Uses for Banana Peels in the Home

• Cleaner – using the fruit side of a banana peel can clean and polish things. (You may need to following up with a clean dry cloth to buff away any residue).
  • Polish furniture
  • Polishing silver
  • Shining shoes

If you have overripe bananas but are short on time, these 2-ingredient egg banana pancakes are a tasty snap!

Industrial and Scientific Benefits of Banana Peels

• Alchemy – using banana peel to synthesize gold and copper oxide nanoparticles!
  • Gold nanoparticles were synthesized by using banana peel extract (BPE) as a simple, non-toxic, eco-friendly ‘green material’!^[43]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20620890/
  • Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using banana peels for use in the areas of catalysts, gas sensors, batteries, magnetic storage media, solar energy, superconductors etc.^[44]https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2017AIPC.1828b0016A/abstract
• Biotechnology – banana peels along with hydrolyzed chicken feathers are producing beneficial technologies:^[45]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878818120303029?via%3Dihub
  • Biomass – environmental cleanup and biodegradable polymers, environmentally friendly packing
  • Biomedical applications via microorganisms as energy and carbon storage molecules
• Detoxification –
  • Pesticides – decreased liver and kidney toxicity in rodents exposed to the fungicide, Carbendazim (CBZ); could have other detox applications worthy of research.^[46]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9640318/
• Fiber – Studies indicate that banana peels provide beneficial dietary fiber for humans and animals.^[47]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9429615/
• Food Preservation: 
  • Extends shelf life – the natural antioxidant effect of unripe banana peel extract was found to suppress lipid oxidation, thereby extending the shelf life of diverse foods tested, including orange juice,^[48]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27987069/ sunflower oil,^[49]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28068040/,chicken patties,^[50]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24493901/ and fish oil.^[51]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25328205/
  • Banana peel flour was also found to extend shelf life and increase nutritional value when used in baking cookies.^[52]https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00159
  • Contains higher percentage of pectin than any other fruit,^[53]https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/17/10571#B8-sustainability-14-10571 which is useful for food preservation and as a fat substitute in salad dressings.^[54]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28242938/
  • Banana peel powder is a nutritious and effective waste product which can be used as functional additive in the food industry.^[55]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9744146/
• Engineering – an environmentally friendly substitute for mud in drilling by using banana peels for creating Synthetic Based Mud (SBM))^[56]https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2017AIPC.1901m0016S/abstract
• Environmental –
  • Pesticide removal of atrazine and ametryne from river and treated waters.^[57]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23305150/^[58]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22339031/
  • Water Purification – studies show that banana peels can remove lead and copper from river water!^[59]https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/ie101499e

You might also be interested in the 3 principles of food preservation.

Banana Peel Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

Banana peels and fruit are high in antioxidant phytochemicals, phytonutrients and polyphenols, which are the interchangeable scientific terms for good stuff from plants. 🍃😊🌱 In other words, “Eat your vegetables (and fruit)!”^[60]xhttps://sciendo.com/downloadpdf/journals/mjhr/2/1/article-p22.pdf

The reason why these powerful plant antioxidants are so often attributed to reducing the risk of all kinds of disease. Oxidation (the breakdown and inflammation of cells), is at the root of most diseases.

Preventing this through a diet of antioxidant rich in phytonutrients, is a key to wellness and longevity.

• Gallocatechin – Banana Peel extract contains 5x more gallocatechin, (one of the strongest antioxidants) than banana pulp, at (158 mg/100 g dry wt.) for the peel, vs. (29.6 mg/100 g dry wt.) for the pulp.^[61]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602001863
• Dopamine – Bananas are high in the antioxidant, Dopamine, with 32-56x more dopamine in the banana peel over the pulp! Dopamine levels in the peel ranged from 80-560 mg per 100 g, versus 2.5-10 mg in pulp.^[62]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10725161/
• Flavonoids – are dietary antioxidants that protect our cells from the inflammatory effects of oxidative damage that can lead to all kinds of disease.^[63]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465813/#:~:text=Flavonoids%2C%20a%20group%20of%20natural,the%20ingredients%20so%20called%20flavonoids.
• Phenols – Over 40 phenolic compounds have been identified in banana peels.^[64]https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/catalog/5859666^[65]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6423337/#:~:text=Banana%20peel%20is%20reportedly%20a,the%20peel%20(Vu%20et%20al.
• Triterpenes – have strong antioxidant benefits^[66]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513225/#

Mother Nature is amazing. Even banana peels are edible, medicinal and beneficial!

Conclusion

Even though we’ve covered a lot of ground in this article on banana peels benefits and uses, this is really just a preview. There are so many options and opportunities and uses for banana skins for plants, animals and people, but not just for banana peels, but also for many other fruit skins.

Speaking of that, you may be interested in this article on fig leaves tea and also avocado leaves uses and benefits.

Run Your Own Experiments

While it’s proven that banana peels have many uses and benefits, when it comes to banana peels for your plants, we favor hands-on experimentation.

We recommend growing two of the same plant near each other, with all the same conditions. Apply banana peels compost or fertilizer to one plant, and regular compost and fertilizer to the other. Tag them, then track their growth and makes notes so as to identify if there’s a difference, and if so, which one grows best.

We like learning through experimentation, plan to do this and would love to hear your results! You can drop us a line and photos too, if you have them, here.

Contributions From the Community – How Fans Are Using Banana Peels

We asked readers and social fans to share how they’re using banana peels and their comments follow. Please send us yours and we’ll add them here!

Banana Water for Plants

Banana Water for Tomato Plants

“I made banana water for my tomatoes last year and watered them with it every couple of weeks. They really seemed to like it a lot.”
~Kathie Folsom, realtor, homesteader, founder – North Georgia Seed Exchange

Banana Peels in Food for Humans

Curry Dishes – Banana Peel Curry

“I make banana peel curry, and use it like a vegetable, sorta like cabbage.”
~Debie Baugher, resourceful gardener & homesteader

Banana Peels for Egg Substitute in Baking

“My daughter is allergic to eggs so grinding up the entire banana or just the peel makes for a great egg substitute. We recently made corn muffins doing this.”
~Debie Baugher, resourceful gardener & homesteader

Tea – Banana Peel Tea

We’re making and really enjoying banana peel tea, by itself or as a sweet and flavorful addition to virtually any tea blend.

“Banana peel tea, good for tummy and sleep.”
~Debie Baugher, resourceful gardener & homesteader

For More on Banana Peels Benefits and How to Apply It

Below is a helpful video on how to use banana peels for the following issues.

1. Whitens Teeth
2. Dissolves Warts
3. Cures Acne
4. Reduces Blemishes
5. Soothes Mosquito Bites
6. Removes Skin Tags
7. Diminishes Wrinkles and Fine Lines
8. Treats Psoriasis
9. Soothes Puffy Eyes