Spiced Nutty Bananas
Get ready to elevate your dessert game with Spiced Nutty Bananas, a warm, luscious treat that combines tender caramelized bananas with the tantalizing aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight indulgence or an elegant dinner party finale. Ripe bananas are cooked to golden perfection in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce, then finished with a hint of vanilla and a crunchy medley of chopped nuts like pecans and almonds. Topped with whipped cream, creamy yogurt, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is a delightful blend of sweet, spiced, and nutty flavors that will leave your taste buds cheering. Perfectly portioned for four servings, Spiced Nutty Bananas is as impressive as it is simple—ideal for dessert lovers looking for a quick, flavorful fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup mixed nuts (such as pecans and almonds), chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 as desired optional toppings: whipped cream, yogurt, or ice cream
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise, then cut each piece into halves or thirds depending on your desired size.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Stir until the sugar has melted and starts to bubble, about 1-2 minutes.
Gently place the banana slices in the caramel mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, spooning the sauce over them as they cook, until they are golden and caramelized but not mushy.
Stir in the vanilla extract and sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the banana mixture. Cook for an additional minute to warm the nuts and combine the flavors.
Carefully remove the caramelized bananas from the skillet and transfer them to serving bowls or plates.
Serve warm as is, or top with whipped cream, yogurt, or a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Enjoy your Spiced Nutty Bananas immediately for the best texture and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
