Grilled Bananas with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
Grilled bananas are a simple and delicious dessert. Grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in the bananas, creating a sweet and smoky flavor. They are quick to prepare and can be enjoyed plain or with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Brush the bananas evenly with the butter mixture.
- Place the bananas directly on the grill grates.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until softened and caramelized with grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to your liking.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
- For an extra treat, add a splash of rum or bourbon to the butter mixture before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://kitchenpivot.com/grilled-bananas/