Assuming everything goes as planned today we’ll be heading in to Nassau, spending our time at Atlantis. I hope the sharks don’t smell all the butter, bacon, and chocolate on me. Just in case this is the last time you ever hear from me: I love you always. Now, for today’s recipe, Rachel, whom I love very much both because she cooks yummy food and because she is just about the sweetest person you’ll ever meet, from A Southern Fairy Tale has such a yummy dessert for you guys. I hope you love her and her food as much as I do!
You know those desserts that you get when you go out to eat?
The ones with the perfectly spiced warm fruit served atop melting vanilla ice cream? Those ‘special occasion’ desserts.
Now, y’all can have those special occasion desserts, at home any time in less than 10 minutes.
I give y’all:
Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Bananas
These banana slices are perfect over creamy vanilla ice cream
as a topping for hot oatmeal, fresh granola or even as a stand alone treat.
They are quick to make and easy to serve.
All it takes is a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand:
Cinnamon, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Butter and Bananas — chances are, if you’re reading Karly’s blog, you have 4 of the 5 in your house, right now.
Peel the bananas
Slice the bananas into coins and drizzle them with the mixture of brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Toss the bananas and spice mixture together until the bananas are fully coated, top the coated bananas with bits of butter
Cover the bananas with a paper towel; microwave for 45 seconds, remove paper towel, stir, re-cover and microwave for 1 minute.
You have several options at this point.
- devour with a spoon
- serve atop vanilla ice cream
- serve over oatmeal
- serve over cereal
- be nice and share
Ingredients
- 3 bananas, coin-sliced
- 4 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Slice bananas and place them in a microwave-able dish
- Mix together brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon; drizzle over banana slices and then toss until the banana slices are completely covered
- Top this mixture with bits of butter
- Cover with a paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds; remove the paper towel and stir. Re-cover the bananas and microwave for an additional minute.
- Serve over frosty vanilla ice cream, fresh oatmeal, granola, greek yogurt or even just alone. If you're feeling really nice, you could share :-)
Karly, I hope that you’re havin’ an amazing time on your cruise! Thanks for letting me invade your delicious blog, I hope that I did you proud <3 love ya, doll!
Not only do I already have 4 out of the 5 ingredients in my house but now I have to tell my mom that we have to keep a constant supply of bananas in the house. =)
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Oh yum, yum, yum! I have everything to make this…tonight! Can’t wait to check out your blog.
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I hope you’re having as wonderful a time on your cruise as we had on ours.
Thanks for letting me traipse all over your lovely blog.
xoxoxoxox
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Will be picking up some bananas at the store this weekend! So easy and looks so yummy!!
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This looks absolutely delicious, and I can make this in my dorm room, always a bonus! I knew Rachel was a Texan (or at least in Texas) before I even read her blog, because she’s got Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla in the picture! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Love this!
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I am definitely going to try these on oatmeal. I’ve been craving oatmeal anyway and this would just make it even better. Now if only the snow would go away so I could get to the store to get some bananas…
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What a lovely treat! I love bananas and any new ways to serve them are always welcomed. Thank you for hosting Rachel and enjoy your vacation!
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brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter–when these ingredients combine, nothing can go wrong!
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OK, this looks so SO good. can almost taste it!
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Looks awesome! and soooo easy thanks!
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This sounds yummy, gotta try that.
came across it today!
Great blog, by the way
Beautiful, tempting recipes and a great design!
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I made these the other night. TO DIE FOR!!! Thanks for sharing. Love simply delish recipes!!
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I tried to make this with only 1 banana and (although I did reduce the cooking time) I still kind of overcooked the bananas but they were still great!
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Very nice layout and good subject material , nothing else we need : D.
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