Bananas Au Gratin
Dive into decadence with this Bananas Au Gratin recipe—a mouthwatering twist on the classic dessert gratin. Perfectly ripened bananas are layered in a baking dish, infused with cinnamon and vanilla, and topped with a buttery, golden crumble made with brown sugar, oats, and flour. Just when you think it can't get any better, a luscious homemade caramel sauce is drizzled over the top, adding a rich, sweet finish to every bite. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this quick and easy dessert is an ideal treat for weeknight indulgence or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it warm on its own or elevate the experience with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. This simple yet elegant banana dessert is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 40 grams unsalted butter
- 40 grams plain flour
- 30 grams rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 20 grams granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Peel the bananas, slice them lengthwise, and then cut each half into 2-3 pieces. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in a baking dish.
Sprinkle the bananas with the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon for added flavor.
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and rolled oats. Cut the butter into small cubes and rub it into the dry mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the bananas to cover them completely.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
While the gratin is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and a smooth caramel sauce forms (around 3-5 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside.
Once the Bananas Au Gratin is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top of the gratin just before serving.
Serve the Bananas Au Gratin warm as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*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.
