Maple Baked Bananas
Transform your dessert game with these irresistible Maple Baked Bananas—an effortless yet decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring ripe bananas baked to tender perfection in a luscious sauce of melted butter, pure maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar, this recipe delivers rich, caramelized flavor in every bite. Topped with optional crunchy pecans or walnuts and paired with whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream, this dessert is an ideal combination of comforting and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, Maple Baked Bananas are a simple, crowd-pleasing sweet finish to any meal. Great for cozy nights in or as a stunning, low-effort entertaining option, they're sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole bananas
- 60 ml maple syrup
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 15 g brown sugar
- 30 g chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange the banana halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the maple butter mixture evenly over the bananas, making sure each piece is well-coated.
If using, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the bananas to add a bit of crunch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bananas are soft and caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm on their own, or top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1869 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.
