This Healthy Bananas Foster is made with 4 simple ingredients - bananas, vanilla, cinnamon and a splash of bourbon - for a lighter twist on this classic New Orleans dessert. Serve with vanilla ice cream for some extra indulgence.
Bananas Foster is a quintessential New Orleans dessert. The traditional preparation calls for a bunch of added butter and sugar resulting in a delicious indulgent dessert. While I enjoy the flavor of the classic, I prefer desserts that are less rich so I created this easy and healthy variation of the original.
If you like your desserts on the healthy side, you should also try my Avocado Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate Fondue with Fruit.
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Ingredients
Here's what you need to make Healthy Bananas Foster:
- ripe bananas
- bourbon
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make Healthy Bananas Foster:
Slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
Place the sliced bananas in a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the bananas with the bourbon, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Bake at 450 for 15 minutes, then serve.
Hint: To add a little char to the top of the bananas for visual interest and extra flavor pop the baked bananas under the broiler for 1-5 minutes, watching closely, prior to serving.
Substitutions
Want to substitute an ingredient in Healthy Bananas Foster? Here's how:
- Bananas - substitute sliced peaches, pineapple nectarines or apples and follow this same method for a different twist.
- Bourbon - use an equal amount of rum, scotch or whiskey in place of the bourbon or omit the alcohol.
Variations
Try one of these variations of Healthy Bananas Foster:
- Chocolate - sprinkle ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the bananas prior to making for Chocolate Bananas Foster.
Equipment
This equipment comes in handy when making Healthy Bananas Foster:
Storage
Store leftover cooled Healthy Bananas Foster in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FAQ
Classic Bananas Foster is made with rum or banana liqueur but I prefer whiskey or bourbon for Bananas Foster because they have less sugar than rum or banana liqueur and offer a nice contrast to the sweetness of the bananas.
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Pairing
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Recipe
Healthy Bananas Foster
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 1 Tablespoon bourbon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
- Place the sliced bananas in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the bananas with the bourbon, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Bake at 450 for 15 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Shannon
Yummmmm!