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15 Dehydrator Recipes | Snack Hacks Homemade Recipes

December 3, 2020 By Hadley Maxwell 29 Comments

When you’ve got dehydrator recipes handy, your dehydrator won’t be left to collect dust. Explore this list and discover healthy and tasty snacks that can change the way you cook. Ready?

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Dehydrator Recipes That Will Turn You Into A Pro Snacker

1. Homemade Banana Chips

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Photo by Revived Kitchen

Banana chips are some of the most common things we can make with a dehydrator. No special seasonings because the banana slices are already tasty and naturally sweetened.

If you’re looking to go the extra mile, you can opt to sprinkle some salt or cinnamon on your banana slices. It’ll add extra flavor to your dried fruit and give it some flair.

2. Natural Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather

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Photo by 17 Apart

This could be the tastiest and not to mention the healthiest fruit leather made in your kitchen. Who wouldn’t enjoy making this delicious fruit leather from all-natural ingredients? All you’ll need for the recipe are a few peeled and cubed apple slices, a cup of water, some cinnamon, and half a fresh lemon.

Don’t forget to let the fruit leather rest overnight after drying. It’ll make the cutting and rolling easier in the morning. A truly cute addition to the list of dehydrator recipes.

3. Crispy Orange Chips

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Photo by Just Making Noise

Are you a fan of citrus flavors in your healthy snacks? The flavor of these chips makes it so distinct from any other snack. Let this recipe give you a new perspective on the fruits and vegetables you can cook on dehydrator trays.

4. Cauliflower Popcorn

cauliflower popcorn | dehydrator recipes
Photo by Sweet Freedom

Love cauliflower and constantly finding ways to include it in your meals? Why not try making cauliflower popcorn during your next Netflix session? It’s crunchy, flavorful, and the seasoning possibilities are endless.

Make the most out of your dehydrator machine with dehydrator recipes like this. And soon, you’ll find the best flavor for you.

5. Dehydrated Tomatoes

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Photo by Bev Cooks

Dehydrated tomatoes have been around for ages. They are delicious when added to salads and pasta. Plus, they make great on-the-go camping snacks.

6. Homemade Zucchini Salt & Pepper Chips

salt pepper zucchini chips | dehydrator recipes
Photo by Frugal Living Mom

These dehydrated zucchinis are healthy paleo-friendly and gluten-free. They’re loaded with flavor and have a nice crunch when cooked right.

All you need to do is season them with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of apple cider. But remember to slice the zucchini very thinly before dehydrating. The thinner the slices, the faster they’ll cook.

7. Dehydrated Salmon Jerky

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Photo by Man Made

Salmon is one of the common choices for fish jerky. It’s important to be careful with the seasoning when drying meat. Flavors tend to be enhanced as the jerky dries, so be sure to have a steady hand when adding the seasoning in.

This is actually a personal favorite in this list of dehydrator recipes.

8. Dehydrated Pears

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Photo by Health, Home & Happiness

Get your chew on with these delicious dehydrated pears. Drying pears don’t lose their subtle and aromatic sweetness. Not to mention, they’re perfect for teething babies. It gives little ones a hint of flavor, while letting them nibble on something for a long time.

9. Cheesy Kale Chips

cheesy kale chip | dehydrator recipes
Photo by Little Green Dot

Kale is rich in antioxidants and is a great source of vitamin C and minerals. It also helps in the prevention of various inflammatory conditions. Add a little flair to your diet of kale salads.

For dehydrator recipes like this, try adding cashew-made cheese to upgrade your snacks.

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10. Dried Mangoes

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Photo by Queen Bee Coupons

Mangoes are some of the most popular dehydrated fruits. Sourcing them isn’t a problem because they’re often sold by the bulk at local supermarkets. This recipe is for you if you’ve got a sweet tooth for dried mangoes, but hate the extra sugar that it usually comes with.

11. Apricot Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

dehydrated oatmeal cookies with apricot and coconut | dehydrator recipes
Cookies in a list of dehydrator recipes? Of course! These no-bake apricot coconut oatmeal cookies are exactly what you’re looking for! Make them fast by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Odds are they’ll be ready to eat after 12-15 minutes in the dehydrator.

12. Dehydrated Lemon Pepper Chips

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Photo by Joyful Abode

Want another round of citrus chips to enjoy with the family? How about some dehydrated lemon pepper chips? But remember to consume everything within 1 to 2 days. Since they’re made from all natural ingredients, they tend to spoil faster.

13. Apple Chips

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Photo by Tasty Yummies

Apple chips are the perfect chips for the Fall season! Complete the experience by going apple picking and choosing the best ones to use in your recipe.

Step 1 is slicing the apples thinly. Step 2, coat them with some cinnamon and sugar. And lastly, step 3, place them in your dehydrator.

14. Dehydrated Rolled Oats

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Photo by The Elliot Homestead

Take a break from your usual oat porridge. But still keep it healthy with these genius dehydrated rolled oats.

It’s best to soak your oats before drying them in your dehydrator machine. Place your oats in a bowl with filtered water and stir to combine. The key isn’t to submerge your oats, but rather to keep them damp enough. Add a tablespoon of yogurt for every cup of oats used, and continue to stir. Cover the bowl and allow the oats to soak for 24 hours.

15. Organic Sweet Potato Chips

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Photo by Whole Lifestyle Nutrition

Most store-bought sweet potato chips have incredibly high amounts of unhealthy oils and fats. Did you know you can make your own rockin’ sweet potato chips right at home with this easy-to-follow dehydrator recipe?

A mandolin is a great tool for homemade chips. It’ll allow you to slice fruits and vegetables ever so thinly to ensure you get the perfect chip. It’ll also help make sure you get uniform cuts in your chips so they can all finish cooking at the same time.

Learn more healthy and delicious dehydrator recipes from marecipes.com. Watch their video here:

All these dehydrator recipes make owning a dehydrator awesome! Invest in a good dehydrator to be a step closer to making any of these healthy treats. Your body will definitely thank you for the extra doses of vitamins and minerals.

Which of these dehydrator recipes are you planning to try? Share your answers in the comments section below.

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Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on January 26, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Simple Ingredients

Comments

  1. GEORGE FLETCHER says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    What is the best dehydrator to buy ?

    Reply
    • Renee Romeo says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      Hi George,
      We recommend using this one:

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090WOCN0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0090WOCN0&linkCode=as2&tag=homemrecip-20&linkId=JSUYWGCRSRUAJ3BM

      Regards,
      Renee

      Reply
  2. Ron Akers says

    November 1, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    These really look good, can’t wait to try some.
    But can anyone give me information on a good dehydrator? I have tried a couple that didn’t work that well… uneven heating etc.. OR maybe plans to build my own.

    Thank You

    Reply
    • Renee Romeo says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks, Ron!

      Reply
  3. Trish says

    November 1, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I’ve been making plain, unseasoned sweet potato chips for a couple of years in my dehydrator. They are tasty, settle our tummies when upset and doggie adores them as treats. Sweet potatoes are rather difficult to slice so I boil them a bit at first to soften them. Then I slice them and stick in dehydrator overnight. Then I pack them in sandwich bags and stick most in freezer to take out as needed. They keep long time at room temperature but freezing prolongs storage.

    One item not mentioned in this article is pie pumpkins. Pie pumpkins are different from common jack-o-lantern pumpkins in that pie pumpkins have thicker meat so they’re heavier for same size and taste better. I had to hunt farmers markets to find one that sold pie pumpkins. But they dehydrate well and taste wonderful. The seeds from the pumpkins are wonderful snacks when cleaned and dehydrated or roasted.

    Reply
  4. Frances says

    November 1, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    I love your dried fruit ideas. I will buy a dehydrator machine

    Reply
    • Renee Romeo says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks for all the kind words – more to follow!

      Reply
  5. BEN BENDER says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    THESE ALL LOOK GOOD , I WILL IN TIME TRY THEM ALL. THANKS

    Reply
  6. Daniel says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Which kind of dehydrator do you use. I’m thinking about getting one but don’t know which to get

    Reply
    • Renee Romeo says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:36 PM

      Hi Daniel,

      We use this one from Cabela’s http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Tray-Heavy-Duty-Dehydrator/1519249.uts?productVariantId=3293620&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-5401966-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03544457&rid=20

      Happy Dehydrating!

      Reply
    • Paula Rigby says

      November 15, 2014 at 5:23 PM

      We bought the large one at Cabela’s last year on black fri for like $120.00 off. Love it!

      Reply
      • Renee Romeo says

        November 17, 2014 at 10:14 PM

        It’s terrific!

        Reply
  7. danielle says

    January 11, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Like all these but I have say my best so far are the bananas and the a
    aples what I do with the apple my hubby bring me home is I slice them then cut them into little bit size pieces and toss them in sugar and cinnamon then put them on the tray for maybe 2 days it depends after that I put them I a glass jar I use them on my oatmeal it is good and I do the same thing with the bananas but I love to eat them right out of the jar have you ever tried to dry canalop mom says she doesn’t think that it would work because it is really watery but I think it would what do you think

    Reply
    • Kiana Martin says

      April 23, 2015 at 2:37 PM

      Hey Danielle! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our post on 15 Things you can Make with Your Dehydrator. Dehydrators are absolutely amazing and we love how easy it is to make delicious, healthy snacks with these guys. Your apple recipe sounds great is definitely something we’re going to make soon.

      You can definitely dehydrate cantaloupe and even watermelon; depending on the size of your slices, the dehydration process will take around 12-18 hours. Let us know how it goes!

      Thanks for being awesome and reading Homemade Recipes; keep cooking on!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        April 5, 2018 at 5:20 AM

        I dehydrate cantelope, and it tastes like candy! Just slice it thinly. Never had much success with watermelon, though. Maybe put it in a food processor and dry it as fruit leather? I use my homemade blueberry applesauce to make fruit leather, too.

        Reply
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  9. Kiana Martin says

    April 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Ooo, great addition! Zucchini chips are amazing – especially when made with dill and onion cashew cream. They taste like a better version of Lay’s Sour Cream and Onion chips.

    Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for reading Homemade Recipes.

    Reply

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