Red Bananas

Indulge in the tropical sweetness of *Red Bananas*, a quick and decadent dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe highlights the natural flavor of exotic red bananas, gently caramelized in a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze with a hint of cinnamon warmth. Topped with a velvety honey-vanilla Greek yogurt sauce, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Finished with optional garnishes of chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves, it’s an elegant treat that’s both simple to make and visually stunning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant dish is ideal for a dinner party finale or an indulgent snack. Make your dessert menu shine with the unique charm of caramelized red bananas!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 red bananas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the red bananas and slice them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and stir until it melts and combines with the butter to form a smooth caramel sauce, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the caramel and stir to combine.

Step 5

Place the banana halves in the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bananas are caramelized and slightly softened.

Step 6

Carefully flip the bananas and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bananas from the skillet and transfer them to serving plates.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 9

Spoon the honey yogurt over the caramelized bananas.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your decadent red bananas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	753 grams (753.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1049

Total Fat 34.10g	44%
Saturated Fat 15.80g	79%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 98mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 167.10g	61%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 115.80g
Protein 23.30g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254mg	20%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1826mg	39%

*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: 28.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 62.6%