Sugar-Free Baked Bananas with Cinnamon and Honey
Indulge guilt-free with these Sugar-Free Baked Bananas with Cinnamon and Honey—an easy, healthy dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Featuring ripe bananas baked to golden perfection, this recipe is elevated with a drizzle of vanilla-scented lemon juice, a generous sprinkle of aromatic cinnamon, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Topped with crunchy chopped walnuts and enriched with unsalted butter or coconut oil, this dish strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and decadent. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven, it’s a quick and satisfying treat that’s ideal for serving warm with Greek yogurt or sugar-free ice cream. This gluten-free delight is perfect for a cozy night in or a fuss-free dinner party dessert, all without refined sugars!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 quarter cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise in half.
Arrange the banana halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle this mixture over the bananas.
Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the bananas.
Dot the bananas with small pieces of butter or coconut oil for richness.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the bananas are tender and golden.
Remove the bananas from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts generously over the bananas for added texture.
Serve warm, either on their own or with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of sugar-free ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2236 mg | 48% | |
*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.
