Every time you throw away a banana peel, you might be missing out on a surprisingly tasty and nutritious snack.

A 2022 study found that when banana peels are blanched, dried, and ground into flour, they can be baked into goods that taste just as good – if not better –than those made with wheat.

Unless you're a regular reader of vegan cooking blogs or a Nigella Lawson fan, cooking with banana peel has probably never crossed your mind. But not only is it perfectly safe, scientists have shown it's also genuinely good for you.

Watch the video below for a summary of the research:

When the experiment's products were taste-tested, consumers reported they were just as happy with the flavors as they were with peel-free sugar cookies.

You'll even get a generous helping of minerals and cancer-f

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