Cinnamon Grilled Bananas with Mexican Chocolate

Transform your dessert game with these irresistible Cinnamon Grilled Bananas with Mexican Chocolate, a quick and easy recipe that combines the natural sweetness of caramelized bananas with the rich, spiced allure of traditional Mexican chocolate. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy indoor grilling, this dish features bananas brushed in buttery cinnamon-sugar, grilled to perfection, and topped with a luscious sauce made from melty Mexican chocolate and heavy cream. Garnish with a touch of sea salt for an elevated sweet-and-savory twist that will delight the taste buds. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet indulgent dessert is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to something truly special. Keywords: grilled bananas, Mexican chocolate, cinnamon dessert, quick dessert recipe, caramelized bananas.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Bananas
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 ounces Mexican chocolate (e.g., Ibarra or Abuelita)
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat and lightly oil the grates with the vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and brown sugar together until well combined.

Step 4

Brush the banana halves with melted butter on the cut sides and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 5

Place the bananas cut side down on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes, or until the bananas begin to caramelize and develop grill marks.

Step 6

Carefully flip the bananas using tongs, and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side to warm through. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Step 7

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the Mexican chocolate and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

To serve, place two banana halves on a plate. Drizzle the warm Mexican chocolate sauce generously over the bananas.

Step 9

Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for added flavor contrast and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(641.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1222.8

Total Fat 57.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 92mg	0%
Sodium 599.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 113.8g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.5mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1987.0mg	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: 40.6%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 56.1%