Classic Bananas Foster Recipe

By lovemygolden

The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this classic dessert made easy!—Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

• 5 medium firm bananas
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup flaked coconut
• Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

Preparation

Step 1

Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise; layer in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bananas. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until heated through.

Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream or pound cake. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without ice cream or pound cake) equals 462 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 74 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

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