Vegan Bananas Foster

Vegan Bananas Foster

Serves 2
Dietary Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type Dessert
This recipe is a lower sugar and vegan version of a delicious dessert. Frozen bananas can be kept in your freezer to make this quick recipe anytime.

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum

Directions

Step 1
Slice 2 bananas and place in a single layer on a plate. Freeze overnight or until almost frozen solid.
Step 2
Slice remaining bananas in half lengthwise, then crosswise. Melt coconut oil and sugar in a small nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add bananas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bananas are caramelized and tender. Add rum and let simmer, or flambe by carefully lighting with a long-reach lighter or tilting towards a gas stove flame.
Step 3
In a small blender or food processor, blend slightly thawed (let them sit out for 5-10 minutes) frozen bananas until it is well blended and smooth, adding a little bit of milk/plant milk if needed.
Step 4
Divide frozen banana mixture into two bowls and top with warm banana mixture and serve immediately.