Description
This Easy Banana Caramel Dessert is a quick and irresistible treat featuring warm, caramelized bananas in a rich homemade caramel sauce. It’s perfect on its own or as a decadent topping for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional for extra richness)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add brown sugar, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Add banana slices and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until soft and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal—or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- Use slightly underripe bananas for firmer texture.
- Add a splash of dark rum or bourbon for a grown-up twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Double the recipe to serve more or use as a party topping bar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg