Brazilian Bananas
Delight your taste buds with the tropical sweetness of Brazilian Bananas, a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This recipe features ripe bananas caramelized to golden perfection in a luscious brown sugar and butter sauce, accented with a hint of cinnamon and a splash of zesty lime juice for a vibrant twist. Serve these warm, tender slices on their own or elevate them into a show-stopping treat by pairing them with creamy vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of crunchy roasted nuts. Perfect for anyone craving a quick, flavorful dessert influenced by Brazilian-inspired flavors, this dish is as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted nuts (optional)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Once the butter is fully melted and begins to bubble slightly, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
Allow the sugar to dissolve and bubble gently, creating a caramel sauce. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Arrange the banana slices flat-side down in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them, letting them caramelize.
Using a spatula, gently flip the bananas over and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the bananas while they are cooking, and drizzle with a teaspoon of fresh lime juice to enhance the flavor.
Carefully remove the bananas from the skillet to avoid breaking them. Serve warm as-is or as a topping for vanilla ice cream.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkling of chopped roasted nuts for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*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.
