Whole30 Bananaque
Indulge in the tropical flavors of the Philippines with this healthier twist on a classic street food favorite—Whole30 Bananaque! This easy and guilt-free recipe swaps refined sugar for natural coconut sugar, creating a decadent caramel glaze over perfectly pan-fried saba bananas (or plantains). Skewered for convenience and cooked in nutrient-rich coconut oil, these golden treats are ready in just 25 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying dessert or snack. Perfect for those following a Whole30 lifestyle, this recipe delivers all the sweet, caramelized goodness without compromising on clean eating principles. Serve them warm and watch your guests savor every bite of this irresistible tropical delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces ripe saba bananas (or plantains)
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 6 pieces bamboo skewers
Instructions
Peel the saba bananas and set them aside. If you're using larger plantains, cut each into two equal parts.
Insert a bamboo skewer through the center of each banana lengthwise, ensuring that the skewer goes through the entire banana.
In a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add the coconut oil and allow it to melt completely.
After the oil is hot, carefully place the skewered bananas into the pan. Cook them, rotating occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
Sprinkle the coconut sugar evenly over the bananas in the pan. Stir gently to ensure the sugar melts and coats the bananas, forming a caramel glaze. Keep stirring until all bananas are covered, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the Bananaque from the pan and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Allow them to cool slightly.
Serve the Bananaque warm and enjoy your healthier Whole30 treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.9 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 4491 mg | 96% | |
*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.
