Grilled Bananas
Grilled Bananas are a warm, caramelized dessert that transforms ripe bananas into a naturally sweet treat with a soft, creamy texture. Perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, or quick desserts, they pair beautifully with ice cream, chocolate, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm bananas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Toasted coconut (optional)
- Honey (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Leave the banana peels on and slice each banana lengthwise through the peel.
- Gently open the bananas without separating them completely.
- Brush the exposed banana flesh with melted butter.
- Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Place the bananas on the grill, peel-side down.
- Grill for 5–8 minutes until the bananas are soft and the sugar begins to caramelize.
- Carefully remove the bananas from the grill.
- Open them slightly wider and transfer to serving plates.
- Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- Coconut oil can be substituted for butter.
- Chocolate chips, peanut butter, or mini marshmallows can be added before grilling.
- Best enjoyed immediately after grilling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
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