Put Raw Banana Slices in a Slow Cooker with These 4 Ingredients — You’ll Never Look Back
This slow cooker banana dessert is a warm, comforting treat made with ripe banana slices and just four simple ingredients. It turns into a rich, caramelized, pudding-like dish that’s perfect on its own or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced into thick rounds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas into thick rounds and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the banana slices, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or until the bananas are soft and caramelized in a thick sauce.
- Gently stir before serving to blend the caramel sauce with the bananas. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a splash of rum or bourbon for a banana foster-style twist.
- Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or a swirl of maple syrup for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
