Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced bananas evenly in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas.
- Distribute butter chunks on top, then drizzle with vanilla extract. Add cinnamon if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, until bananas are soft, caramelized, and surrounded by sauce.
- Serve warm on its own, or over pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best results.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts in the last 30 minutes for texture.
- Swap vanilla with maple syrup for an earthy flavor.
- Add shredded coconut or a splash of coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Make it vegan with coconut oil or plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
