Low Sodium Banana Cue

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the extra sodium in this Low Sodium Banana Cue, a healthier twist on the classic Filipino street food favorite. Made with ripe saba bananas, caramelized brown sugar, aromatic cinnamon, and lightly fried in coconut oil, this indulgent yet heart-friendly treat bursts with tropical flavors. Skewered for easy handling and perfect for sharing, this recipe offers a guilt-free way to enjoy a traditional comfort food snack while keeping your sodium intake in check. Ready in just 25 minutes, these caramel-coated bananas make for a quick and satisfying dessert or midday treat, served warm and fragrant.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

6 pieces ripe saba bananas
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup coconut oil
0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
6 pieces wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Peel the saba bananas and set them aside. Ensure they are fully ripe for optimal sweetness.

Step 2

Carefully skewer each banana onto a wooden skewer lengthwise. Be gentle to avoid breaking the bananas.

Step 3

In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar begins to melt and caramelize.

Step 5

Add the skewered bananas to the pan. Coat each banana skewer with the caramelized sugar by turning them carefully in the pan.

Step 6

Sprinkle cinnamon powder evenly over the bananas while they cook.

Step 7

Continue cooking until the sugar is deeply caramelized and the bananas are thoroughly coated, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skewers from the pan and place on a plate lined with parchment paper to cool slightly.

Step 9

Serve warm as a delightful, low sodium snack.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(435.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1145.9

Total Fat 56.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 23.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 112.3g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.8mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 1404.0mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 55.9%