Cheater's Bananas Foster

Indulge in the irresistible decadence of "Cheater's Bananas Foster," a quick and easy twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. In just 10 minutes, you’ll transform ripe bananas into a caramelized masterpiece, thanks to a buttery brown sugar sauce infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. For an optional boozy kick, a splash of dark rum elevates this dish to restaurant-worthy elegance. Served over creamy vanilla ice cream, this dessert is a delightful blend of warm, gooey sweetness and cool, velvety richness. Ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch, this two-serving treat is perfect for date nights, cozy evenings, or an impressive yet effortless finale to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 Ripe bananas (sliced lengthwise and halved)
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoons Dark rum (optional)
• 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

In a medium non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves into the butter, forming a smooth caramel sauce. This should take about 1 minute.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and stir to combine.

Step 4

Place the sliced bananas in the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bananas soften slightly and start to caramelize.

Step 5

Flip the bananas carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

Step 6

Drizzle in the vanilla extract (and optional dark rum, if using). Stir gently to combine with the sauce.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 8

Serve the warm bananas and caramel sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(444.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	828.5

Total Fat 36.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 119.1mg	0%
Sodium 114.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 82.5g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 204.7mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 1150.9mg	0%

*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: 40.4%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 56.1%