Cuban Baked Bananas
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this irresistible recipe for Cuban Baked Bananas! Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, this dish combines tender ripe bananas caramelized to perfection with a luscious blend of brown sugar, warm cinnamon, zesty lime, and a subtle hint of vanilla. A drizzle of orange juice and melted butter elevates the dish, creating a glossy, citrus-spiked sauce that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the bananas. Perfectly baked in just 25 minutes, these Cuban-inspired bananas are a decadent dessert or an indulgent brunch treat. Serve them warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a tropical delight that’s as comforting as it is elegant. Easy to make and full of flavor, this baked banana recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the bananas and place them in a baking dish, ensuring they are spread evenly without overlapping.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the bananas.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the orange juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract.
Pour the butter and citrus mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.
Bake the bananas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the bananas cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
