Baked Mexican Bananas Recipe

Elevate your banana game with this irresistible Baked Mexican Bananas recipe! Sweet, spicy, and bursting with flavor, these baked bananas are a truly special treat. Imagine perfectly caramelized bananas, infused with zesty citrus and warm spices, then served over creamy vanilla frozen yogurt or rich chocolate ice cream. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or a sophisticated brunch addition. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 121.5 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Baked Mexican Bananas

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How to Make Baked Mexican Bananas

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a shallow baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches), arrange 4 ripe, but firm, bananas in a single layer.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the zest and juice of 1 lime, the zest of 1 orange, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Pour the citrus-spice mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the bananas are lightly browned and bubbling and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  7. Spoon 3 banana slices onto each plate, and drizzle generously with the delicious baking sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Mexican Bananas?

Baked Mexican Bananas takes about 33 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Mexican Bananas?

Baked Mexican Bananas has approximately 121.5 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Mexican Bananas?

The key ingredients for Baked Mexican Bananas are Bananas, Orange Zest, Lime Zest, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Raisins. See the full list with measurements above.

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