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Easy Broiled Bananas

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.
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Serving Size 1

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

Broil 2-4 bananas (4-8 halves) to increase the serving size and serve a larger group.