Chocolate Baked Bananas
This is one irresistible treat, and you’ll be delighted at just how easy it is to prepare!
Ingredients
- 4-5 large ripe bananas sliced lengthwise
- 2 tbsp coconut nectar or pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- couple pinches sea salt
- 2 tbsp non-dairy chocolate chips for finishing
- 1 tbsp chopped raw pecans walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds for nut-free (for finishing)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 450.
- Place bananas on the parchment.
- In a bowl, mix the coconut nectar or maple syrup with the cocoa powder and salt.
- Stir well to fully combine.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the bananas.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until bananas are softened and caramelized.
- Sprinkle on chocolate chips and nuts, and serve. Serves 3-4 as a dessert.
Notes
- Idea: Serve with a dollop of vanilla non-dairy yogurt or a scoop of “nice cream”.
- Nutritional analysis: Per serving (1/3 of recipe): 243 calories, 3 g protein, 56 g carbohydrate, 30 g sugar, 5 g total fat, 16% calories from fat, 6 g fiber, 199 mg sodium