Cuban-Style Baked Bananas
Customize this recipe with your choice of dried fruit. Add chocolate chips or low-fat frozen yogurt for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
Non-stick spray
6 bananas, sliced lengthwise
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, in small slices
1/2 cup raisins OR other dried fruit, chopped
1/3 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Equipment
9x13-inch baking dish or sheet
Knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish or sheet with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the split bananas in the prepared baking dish or sheet.
- Top evenly with brown sugar, small pieces of margarine, raisins, and pecans, if using.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Tips
- Look for dried fruit and nut mixes to incorporate when baking!
- For a more decedent dessert, add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips onto bananas when you bake them! Or serve bananas with low-fat frozen yogurt for a delicious parfait or banana split.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 banana, sliced
Per serving
Amount
Calories
210
Total Fat
6g
Sodium
50mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Protein
2g
