Red Bananas
Indulge in the tropical sweetness of *Red Bananas*, a quick and decadent dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe highlights the natural flavor of exotic red bananas, gently caramelized in a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze with a hint of cinnamon warmth. Topped with a velvety honey-vanilla Greek yogurt sauce, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Finished with optional garnishes of chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves, it’s an elegant treat that’s both simple to make and visually stunning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant dish is ideal for a dinner party finale or an indulgent snack. Make your dessert menu shine with the unique charm of caramelized red bananas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 red bananas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the red bananas and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and stir until it melts and combines with the butter to form a smooth caramel sauce, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the caramel and stir to combine.
Place the banana halves in the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bananas are caramelized and slightly softened.
Carefully flip the bananas and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove the bananas from the skillet and transfer them to serving plates.
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spoon the honey yogurt over the caramelized bananas.
Garnish with chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your decadent red bananas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1826 mg | 39% | |
*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.
