Summertime is grilling season and backyard barbecues are a popular way to enjoy the warm weather with friends and family. If you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert to serve at your next cookout, grilled bananas are a great option. They're easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Plus, they're a healthier alternative to traditional desserts like ice cream and cake. In this article, we'll share a recipe for extra simple BBQ banana that will be a hit at your next gathering. The bananas are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce and then grilled until they're caramelized and tender. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent treat.
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BBQ BANANAS
Posted for RecipeZaar World Tour 2006. Use a small long dish with low sides to place your foil into while assembling these so that you don't let the liquid escape while you are folding up the parcel. REGION: New Zealand.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut 4 large rectangles of baking foil, peel the bananas (keeping them whole) and lay one on each piece of foil. Stab them carefully in several places with a small toothpick.
- Mix together rum, sugar, orange juice and cinnamon, add to each parcel and place 1/4 of the butter on top of the banana in each parcel.
- Carefully join up the long sides of the foil over the banana and fold over several times to seal, then fold up the short ends of the foil so that the liquid can not escape during cooking.
- Place the parcels on the BBQ and grill for 15 minutes, turning them over once after 7 minutes.
- Open the parcels carefully and transfer to serving dishes, pour over liquid that is left in the foil, decorate with orange slices and serve with whipped cream or icecream.
GRILLED BANANAS
Steps:
- Build a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
- Slice the bananas, in their skins, in half crosswise and then lengthwise so each banana yields 4 pieces. Set aside on a clean platter. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle the honey on the cut sides of the bananas and sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar. Let the bananas sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the bananas, cut side down, on the center of grill. Grill for 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Using a pair of tongs, turn them over and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the skin pulls away from the bananas. Remove the bananas from the grill and serve them immediately, on top of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with bourbon or liqueur, if desired.
EXTRA SIMPLE BBQ BANANA
Whole bananas are grilled, skin and all, for a great vanilla ice cream topping. Too simple, even a kid can do this!
Provided by Annie
Categories Banana Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place whole, unpeeled bananas on grill, turning occasionally until the peel is blackened. Remove stems and skin.
- Slice bananas, and serve over vanilla ice cream with mint garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 17.6 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
BBQ BANANA
If you like banana's, chocolate and marshmallows then this is the dessert for you. Its quick and very simple to make. Any chocolate can be substituted for the Hersey bar, we like the chocolate that has the caramel center as well. This is a good dessert for those BBQ nights or a special treat!
Provided by JMSnyder
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Hold banana with both ends facing up and cut through the skin down the center, lenghtwise, not piercing the banana.
- Pull the skin apart and make 8 horizontal slices into the banana, about 1/2 inch apart or so.
- Place a piece of the Hershey bar into a slice, and a Marshmallow into the next one, and so on until all slices are filled.
- Pull the skin of the banana closed again and wrap the banana in foil.
- Place banana on it's side, either on BBQ grill, with medium heat setting, this can also be done in a 350 degree oven.
- Let the banana cook for 10 minutes or until the banana is soft to the touch.
- Unwrap banana (the skin will most likely be dark in color or seem burned), let stand for 5 minutes (can be very hot), and enjoy!
EXTRA SIMPLE BBQ BANANA
Whole bananas are grilled, skin and all, for a great vanilla ice cream topping. Too simple, even a kid can do this!
Provided by Annie
Categories Banana Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place whole, unpeeled bananas on grill, turning occasionally until the peel is blackened. Remove stems and skin.
- Slice bananas, and serve over vanilla ice cream with mint garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 17.6 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
BBQ RUM & CARAMEL BANANAS
Make the foil parcels for these BBQ rum bananas in advance, then place them in the dying coals while eating your main - the perfect end to a summer barbecue
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the butter with the sugar and treacle, then add the rum. Make a split through the inside curve of each banana skin - be careful not to cut all the way through. Spread a spoonful of the spiced butter inside each skin.
- Place the bananas, curved-side up - so the butter doesn't leak when it melts - onto individual sheets of foil large enough to wrap them completely. Crimp up the foil to make a parcel, then put onto the embers for 15 mins, turning once. The bananas should be sticky and caramelised, but check one and cook for longer if necessary. Serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
HONEY-RUM GRILLED BANANAS
These grilled bananas are the perfect dessert following a cookout. My family was skeptical at first, but everyone tried the recipe and they all agreed it was delicious. I use coconut rum from the Bahamas. -Lori Wendt, Mahomet, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine rum, honey and cinnamon; set aside. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving the peel on. , Place bananas cut side down on grill. Cover and grill over medium heat for 3 minutes. Turn and brush with honey mixture. Cover and grill until tender, 5-6 minutes. Peel bananas. Serve immediately with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the bananas don't fall through the grill grates, use unpeeled bananas.
- For a smoky flavor, soak the banana peels in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
- To prevent the bananas from sticking to the grill, grease the grates lightly with oil.
- Cook the bananas over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the peels are blackened and the bananas are soft.
- To enhance the flavor, brush the bananas with melted butter, honey, or a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon before grilling.
- For a fun presentation, serve the grilled bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilling bananas is a quick and easy way to create a delicious and unique dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a sweet and smoky treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them plain or topped with your favorite toppings, grilled bananas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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