Banana for Dessert
Transform simple bananas into a decadent treat with our quick and easy "Banana for Dessert" recipe. Ready in just 10 minutes, this caramelized delight features ripe bananas seared in a luscious brown sugar and butter sauce, then dusted with warm ground cinnamon for a cozy touch. A dollop of fluffy whipped cream crowns these tender, golden banana halves, while optional toppings like crunchy chopped nuts or indulgent chocolate shavings add layers of texture and elegance. Perfect for two, this fuss-free dessert brings gourmet flavor to your table with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for weeknight indulgence or an impressive last-minute sweet finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Bananas
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
Heat a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the brown sugar, mixing it with the butter to create a smooth caramel-like sauce. This should take about 1 minute.
Place the banana halves in the skillet, flat side down. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, allowing the bananas to caramelize but not burn.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the bananas while they are cooking.
Gently remove the bananas from the skillet and transfer them to serving plates.
Drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the bananas for extra flavor.
Top the bananas with whipped cream and, if desired, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate shavings as garnish.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
