Mexican Banana Bake

Indulge in the sweet and spicy allure of a Mexican Banana Bake—a simple yet decadent dessert guaranteed to wow your taste buds! This recipe combines ripe bananas with a luscious caramel-like sauce made from dark brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cinnamon and chili powder for a unique twist. Fresh lime juice adds a zesty brightness, while toasted pecans bring an irresistible crunch. Baked to golden perfection and served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this dish is a crowd-pleasing treat that's perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy way to elevate your dessert game with bold Mexican-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces ripe bananas
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup toasted pecans
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange the banana halves in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and smooth.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice.

Step 5

Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top of the bananas and sauce.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bananas are softened and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each portion.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1225.6 grams (1225.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2432

Total Fat 115.70g	148%
Saturated Fat 48.90g	244%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 253mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 354.20g	129%
Dietary Fiber 25.60g	91%
Total Sugars 257.30g
Protein 22.00g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 524mg	40%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 3481mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 55.6%