Description
Indulge in My Southern Bananas Foster, a delightful dessert that brings the warmth and flavors of the South right to your table! This easy-to-make treat features ripe bananas caramelized in a luscious buttery sauce, complemented by hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Served warm over creamy vanilla ice cream, this irresistible dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup organic brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Crushed Nilla wafer cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbling but not browned.
- Stir in the organic brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sea salt, and mix until combined.
- Carefully add sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until caramelized and tender.
- Drizzle in the alcohol-free vanilla extract and gently stir to coat the bananas.
- Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream, optionally topped with crushed Nilla wafer cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg