Banana chips and a couple of her friends....

We've all seen the marketing of the super fit person, standing atop a mountain, snacking on granola and dried fruit.

However, few of us in our adult life have a level of cardiovascular activity to justify eating the high sugar content in most prepackaged dried fruits.  Sure, our kids may reach those activity levels but even then we don't want them mindlessly snacking on sugar laden dried fruits.

Here's my solution....

Dehydrated banana, pear and apple chips:

Here's what you need:

• Lemon juice 
• Apples
• Bananas
• Pears
• Dehydrator

Pour the lemon juice in a mixing bowl; about 1 cup.

Peel, core and slice the apples and pears

Peel and slice the bananas

Place fruit into the lemon juice and let sit for about 4-5 minutes.  I typically work with the apples and pears first, letting them sit in the lemon juice while I peel and slice the balance.  With the bananas you will want to work quickly, placing them in the lemon juice as soon as possible.

Drain from the lemon juice and place on a dehydrator tray.

Start dehydrating at 145 or higher for the first two hours.  Then reduce the temperature to 135 and continue dehydrating for 12-24 hours depending on how much 'crunch' you desire.