Sweet bananas are lightly grilled until caramelized, then finished with a rich coconut caramel sauce for a simple tropical dessert. Serve warm on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for brushing the grill
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and brush the grates lightly with coconut oil.
- Place the banana halves cut-side down on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and warmed through.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining the coconut milk, brown sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer gently, stirring often, for 4 to 6 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the grilled bananas warm, drizzled generously with the coconut caramel sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg