Uptown Bananas

Elevate your dessert game with Uptown Bananas, a decadent and effortless recipe that transforms humble bananas into a show-stopping treat. This indulgent dish features ripe bananas caramelized to perfection in a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then bathed in a velvety cream sauce laced with vanilla. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted pecans or walnuts and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, this dessert is as sophisticated as it is satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, Uptown Bananas is perfect for a quick weekday indulgence or an elegant dinner party closer. Serve them warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet sensation that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.25 cups toasted pecans or walnuts
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 scoops optional vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the skillet, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully place the bananas, cut-side down, into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and golden.

Step 5

Use a spatula to flip the bananas gently and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the vanilla extract to the skillet and stir gently to combine.

Step 7

Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the bananas with toasted nuts and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 9

Serve warm as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	831.9 grams (831.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1782

Total Fat 123.20g	158%
Saturated Fat 63.20g	316%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 328mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 163.20g	59%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 104.60g
Protein 13.30g	27%

Vitamin D 20IU	100%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 2115mg	45%

*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: 61.1%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 36.0%