Mexican Banana Bake
Indulge in the sweet and spicy allure of a Mexican Banana Bake—a simple yet decadent dessert guaranteed to wow your taste buds! This recipe combines ripe bananas with a luscious caramel-like sauce made from dark brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cinnamon and chili powder for a unique twist. Fresh lime juice adds a zesty brightness, while toasted pecans bring an irresistible crunch. Baked to golden perfection and served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this dish is a crowd-pleasing treat that's perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy way to elevate your dessert game with bold Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange the banana halves in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top of the bananas and sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bananas are softened and the sauce is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each portion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
