Bananas with Chocolate Sauce
Indulge in a quick and effortless treat with this Bananas with Chocolate Sauce recipe, the perfect balance of simplicity and decadence. Fresh, naturally sweet bananas are drizzled with a silky, homemade chocolate sauce made from semi-sweet chocolate chips, rich heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla for depth. This luscious dessert comes together in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or satisfying late-night cravings. Optional toppings like crunchy chopped nuts or a dollop of whipped cream elevate both texture and flavor, offering a customizable delight for every palate. Whether you’re looking for an easy fruit dessert or a chocolate lover’s dream, this recipe is guaranteed to charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Bananas
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise or into rounds, depending on preference. Set them aside on a serving plate.
In a small saucepan, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat. Stir gently until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Remove the chocolate sauce from heat and let it cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce generously over the sliced bananas.
Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts and add a dollop of whipped cream for extra texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple yet decadent dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 501 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.
