Sugar-Free Bananaque
Indulge guilt-free with this healthier twist on the classic Filipino street food favorite: Sugar-Free Bananaque. Featuring naturally sweet ripe saba bananas, this recipe skips the refined sugar and gets its flavor boost from a fragrant blend of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt. Fried to golden perfection in creamy coconut oil, these caramelized treats are a deliciously wholesome snack or dessert option that’s perfect for anyone looking to cut back on added sugars. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sugar-free alternative to the beloved bananaque is not only easy to make but also packed with natural goodness and irresistible flavors. Serve them on skewers for a fun, portable treat that’s sure to please kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces ripe saba bananas
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel the ripe saba bananas and set them aside on a plate.
In a large frying pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until fully melted and hot.
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
Carefully add the bananas to the hot oil, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the pan.
Fry the bananas for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they begin to turn golden brown.
After both sides are golden, sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the bananas while still in the pan.
Gently shake the pan to ensure the cinnamon mixture coats the bananas evenly.
Continue cooking the bananas for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bananas to caramelize slightly.
Remove the bananas from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
Once the bananas cool slightly, skewer them with wooden sticks for easy serving.
Serve warm as a delightful, sugar-free snack or dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.2 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 185.2 g | 926% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1756 mg | 37% | |
*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.
