Low Sodium Bananaque

Indulge in a Filipino street food classic reimagined with a heart-healthier twist—Low Sodium Bananaque. This delightful snack features perfectly ripe saba bananas caramelized in a golden glaze of brown sugar, creating a naturally sweet and satisfying treat without added salt. Fried to perfection in vegetable oil and served on wooden skewers, this version of bananaque is as simple as it is indulgent, offering a nostalgic nod to traditional flavors with a lighter touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert or snack perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a quick treat or serving guests, this low-sodium version of bananaque is sure to impress while keeping things deliciously guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 ripe saba bananas
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
8 wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Peel the saba bananas and set them aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the peeled bananas to the frying pan.

Step 4

Fry the bananas for about 3-5 minutes or until they start to become lightly golden in color.

Step 5

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bananas in the pan.

Step 6

Continue to cook, occasionally stirring and turning the bananas gently to caramelize them, for another 5-7 minutes or until the sugar is completely melted and coats the bananas evenly.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bananas from the pan and let them cool slightly.

Step 8

Once cool enough to handle, skewer each banana onto wooden sticks.

Step 9

Serve warm as a delicious snack or dessert.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1473.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5386.5

Total Fat 420.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 68.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 461.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 323.0g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220.5mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 3761.3mg	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: 66.7%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 32.5%