Tropical Baked Bananas
Transform your dessert game with these irresistible Tropical Baked Bananas—a warm, caramelized delight brimming with island-inspired flavors! Perfectly ripe bananas are baked till tender under a luscious glaze of melted butter, brown sugar, and warming hints of vanilla and cinnamon, while pineapple chunks and toasted shredded coconut add a refreshing tropical twist. For an optional boozy kick, a splash of dark rum deepens the flavor profile, making every bite a celebration. This simple yet stunning dessert comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight indulgence and entertaining guests. Serve it warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate tropical escape to your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the bananas and slice each one lengthwise into halves. Place the banana halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring until combined and smooth.
If using, stir the dark rum into the butter mixture and remove from heat.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.
Scatter the pineapple chunks over the bananas. Then, sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly across the top.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and caramelized, and the coconut is lightly toasted.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm, optionally paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent tropical treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*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.
