Caramel Bananas
A very popular dessert regardless of age. My grandchildren love them and so do my parents. Always a surprise and success.
A very popular dessert regardless of age. My grandchildren love them and so do my parents. Always a surprise and success.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter melted, 60 ml
- 1 large lemon juice only
- 6 ripe bananas peeled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 60 ml
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon 5 ml
- 1 cup shredded coconut 250 ml
Instructions
- Mix the melted butter and lemon juice together and pour them into a baking dish large enough to hold the bananas snugly in a single layer.4 tbsp butter, 1 large lemon
- Add the bananas and turn them to coat with the butter mixture.6 ripe bananas
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the bananas.1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven until the butter begins to bubble, about 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the optional coconut over the bananas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.1 cup shredded coconut
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Bananas taste even more banana-like when they're heated.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g
