Paleo Bananaque
Indulge in a healthier twist on a classic Filipino street food favorite with this Paleo Bananaque recipe! Made with ripe saba bananas caramelized in nutrient-rich coconut sugar and fragrant cinnamon, this dish brings irresistible sweetness and tantalizing warm flavors without refined sugars or unhealthy oils. Fried to golden perfection in coconut oil, each bite is coated in a sticky, fragrant glaze that’s perfect for paleo enthusiasts craving a guilt-free treat. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy recipe makes a delectable snack or dessert for any occasion. Serve traditionally on skewers or enjoy straight from the plate—this Paleo Bananaque is a wholesome way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying committed to your clean-eating goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces ripe saba bananas
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 0.33 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Peel the saba bananas and set them aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat until fully melted and shimmering.
Carefully add the peeled saba bananas to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly spaced to prevent sticking.
Fry the bananas for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally using a spatula or tongs until they begin to turn golden brown.
Once the bananas are golden, sprinkle the coconut sugar evenly over the bananas in the skillet.
Continue to cook the bananas, occasionally turning them for even caramelization, for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the sugar has melted and coated the bananas.
Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the caramelized bananas, and gently toss to coat the bananas with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Once the bananas are well-coated and the sugar has formed a sticky glaze, remove the skillet from the heat.
Allow the bananaque to cool slightly before serving on skewers for a traditional presentation or as is.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1308 mg | 28% | |
*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.
