Christmas Bananas Recipe

Inspired by a Shoney's favorite, this Christmas Bananas recipe is a delightful holiday dessert with minimal prep! No cooking required – simply marinate firm bananas overnight in a zesty, flavorful juice for a sweet and refreshing treat. Perfect for Christmas morning or any festive occasion. Add more bananas to the juice as you eat them for a fun, interactive dessert!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 220.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Bananas

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How to Make Christmas Bananas

  1. Peel 4 firm bananas and arrange them attractively in a serving dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup cranberry juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  3. Pour the juice mixture evenly over the bananas, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the bananas to marinate and absorb the flavors.
  5. Before serving, give the bananas a gentle stir in the juice. Serve chilled and add more bananas as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

140g

Fat

0g

Carbs

18g

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