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Bananas Foster for One: A Delicious Easy Recipe!

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious dessert featuring caramelized bananas served over vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Method
 

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the mixture is bubbly and well combined.
  3. Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place it cut-side down in the skillet.
  4. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the banana is caramelized, then carefully flip it over.
  5. Add the dark rum and let it cook for another minute, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve the caramelized banana over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzling the sauce from the skillet on top.
  8. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalProtein: 3gFat: 22g

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the dark rum with a splash of vanilla extract.
  • Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, for extra crunch and flavor.

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