Easy Broiled Banana Dessert
I’ve got a “WOW” treat you’re going to love, and I bet you’ve never tried! All you need are a few ingredients to make this fruity, caramelized, Broiled Banana Dessert. It’s cheap, easy, and hits the spot when you want something sweet but not overly indulgent.
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Why Make This Dessert?
Reminiscent of a Bananas Foster, my Easy Broiled Banana Dessert serves up the best and healthiest components (the fruit) without the added guilt!
Enjoying an easy and delicious banana dessert recipe helps tide me over from time to time when I have sweet cravings. Bananas are naturally sweet, of course, but when you put them under the broiler, they get even sweeter! The intense heat creates a caramelization that brings out their incredibly distinct flavor. Topping it with cinnamon, cocoa powder, and maple syrup gives this dessert that little “extra” that makes it feel elegant and special.
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Don’t Have Pure Maple Syrup?
Try these alternatives, they work!
- A little water
- Honey
- Agave nectar
- Simple Syrup (dissolve equal parts water and sugar)
How To Make Broiled Bananas Dessert
Step One: Wash the banana thoroughly to remove any dirt. Then, cut the ends off and slice it down the middle length-wise like a hot dog bun. Place the bananas on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Step Two: Carefully drizzle each banana slice with maple syrup. Use your finger, or a pastry brush, to spread the syrup over all of the bananas.
Step Three: We like to sprinkle ours with cinnamon or cocoa powder. A little goes a long way, so don’t overdo it. You can rub it in a little with your fingers. Avoid large clumps of powder, or they will burn in the oven.
Step Four: Time to broil. Place your bananas under the broiler (LOW BROIL) for about 6 minutes. Keep your eye on them, so they don’t burn. Allow to cool briefly.
How To Serve
Top broiled bananas with berries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or serve over ice cream for a more decadent dessert. These would also make a delicious “special occasion” breakfast accompanied by waffles or pancakes, yogurt, or oatmeal. There are so many ways you could serve these fun broiled bananas! Get creative and enjoy!
other recipes you might enjoY:
- 3-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies
- 4-Ingredient Breakfast Bars
- No Flour Banana Pancakes
- 5-Ingredient Meat & Cheese Pancake Muffins
Easy Broiled Bananas
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup
- sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to LOW broil.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
- Wash the banana, then cut the tips off the banana; slice it down the middle like a hot dog bun.
- Place the 2 banana halves on the parchment paper.
- Drizzle the pure maple syrup on the banana halves. Use your finger or a pastry brush to spread the syrup all over the banana tops.
- Sprinkle the bananas with either cocoa powder or cinnamon. Spread the powder all over if you need to. You don't want large clumps or they will smoke in the oven.
- Broil in the oven for about 6 minutes, or until they are golden on top.
- Enjoy! Top with berries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, yogurt, ice cream… The possibilities are endless!
Notes
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I can’t wait to try this! Do you peel the banana 🍌 and then broil it?