Description
A delightful dessert recipe for a single serving of Bananas Foster, featuring caramelized bananas and vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce dark rum (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the mixture is bubbly and well combined.
- Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place it cut-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until the banana is slightly caramelized.
- Carefully flip the banana and cook for another minute.
- Add the vanilla extract and rum, if using, and let it cook for an additional minute, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
- Remove the skillet from heat and place the banana on a plate.
- Pour the sauce over the banana and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the butter with coconut oil and use a sugar substitute for the brown sugar.
- You can also add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg