Question: what are nutritional value of a banana peel?
By: Dayana Grasya
Published: December 21, 2011

Answers:
Alisa Escanlar

Banana peels like the fruit itself is rich in vitamins A and B, as well as dietary fiber, magnesium, iron, calcium, niacin, riboflavin and potassium. It is also a good source of seratonin, a substance that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness. The peel is  edible and can be prepared by boiling the peel for making into tea or by extracting the juice and adding it to your smoothie.
dayana_graysee

how many calcium are there in 200g of banana peels?
kathleen

I am in my 70's, and hate wasting anything. Having discovered that banana peel is not poisonous, I tried eating  it. I agree that it is not particularly palatable eaten raw. I now cut it into strips and then across to produce small squares about 1/4" each way. I cook them mixed in with my morning porridge and the result is delicious. The texture is like slightly cooked apple and the flavour is more pear than banana. The skin has the same nutrients as the flesh. I also add any other fruit in the same way. The bruised bits of apples or pears, small blueberries that are not very juicy (I like the juicy ones just as they are). Raspberries and strawberries that have gone squishy are another good addition to porridge. Chopped and simmered ginger root is nice - I use the liquid as a basis for ginger and lemon drink. Rhubarb is equally delicious in porridge - don't bother to peel it, just top and tail the stems, after washing them. Cut in short lengths of about 1/2". The rhubarb is particularly useful for those who have sluggish bowels. Hope this information will be useful and that you enjoy the result.