Grilled Banana Dessert Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with this unique Grilled Banana Dessert recipe! Inspired by our local Whole Foods Market, this recipe features sweet grilled bananas, juicy strawberries, and a vibrant cinnamon-orange marinade. The caramelized bananas, combined with the fresh strawberry salsa and a dollop of your favorite ice cream, create a delightful explosion of flavor. Get ready for a simple yet impressive dessert that's perfect for a summer evening!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 228 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Grilled Banana Dessert

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How to Make Grilled Banana Dessert

  1. Wash 4 ripe bananas thoroughly, leaving the skin on.
  2. Cut each banana crosswise in half, then lengthwise into fourths.
  3. Hull and halve 8 strawberries.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Add the banana and strawberry pieces to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
  7. Preheat your grill to medium-low heat.
  8. Grill the bananas and strawberries cut-side down for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Remove the strawberries from the grill and set aside.
  10. Flip the bananas and continue grilling skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is easily pulled away from the banana.
  11. Carefully peel the skin from the grilled bananas.
  12. Divide 4 banana pieces into each of 4 serving bowls.
  13. Top each serving with 1/2 cup of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
  14. Drizzle with your desired sauce (e.g., caramel, chocolate).
  15. Add a dollop of whipped cream.
  16. Arrange 4 grilled strawberry halves on top of each dessert.
  17. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

5g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grilled Banana Dessert?

Grilled Banana Dessert takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grilled Banana Dessert?

Grilled Banana Dessert has approximately 228 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grilled Banana Dessert?

The key ingredients for Grilled Banana Dessert are Bananas, Strawberries, Orange Juice, Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla Ice Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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