Baked Banana Delight
A simple yet delicious baked banana dessert, caramelized to perfection with a hint of cinnamon and buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter.
- Slice the bananas lengthwise, leaving the peel on, and place them face-up in the baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the bananas.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly over the bananas.
- Add crushed nuts on top, if using.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the bananas are soft and caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: Slice and store bananas in a covered dish in the fridge for a few hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: baked banana, dessert, easy recipe, caramelized bananas, vegetarian