Effortless Tasty Grilled Bananas

Grilled bananas are a delicious dessert that maple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert to whip up on the grill, look no further than this grilled spin on classic bananas fosters. With just a few simple ingredients like maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, you can create restaurant-quality banana fosters right in your own backyard!

They will be loved by all of your family and friends! And don't forget the vanilla ice cream - it's the perfect finishing touch to these perfectly grilled bananas. 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bananas, ripe but still firm
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil/canola oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream, chopped toasted pecans, or glazed pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat a grill to 375-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together.
3. To begin, cut off the stem of the banana peel, then slice the banana in half lengthwise without removing the peel.
4. Coat the cut side of the bananas with half of the maple syrup mix.
5. Cook your grill cuts on one side for 3-4 minutes until Grill marks appear. After that, flip them over and cook for an extra 4-5 minutes until they have softened.
6. Use a spoon to scoop the bananas out of their peels and into a serving bowl. Stir the maple mixture, then drizzle it over the top of the bananas. Serve with ice cream and chopped pecans.

Topping Ideas
This is where these grilled bananas get really fun. It's all about the toppings. Here are some favorites but get as creative as you like.

• Bananas and chocolate are an obvious pair so grab some chocolate sauce or melt your favorite chocolate and drizzle it right on top. No one would blame you for trying caramel sauce as well.
• Peanut butter is another natural choice. Place it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds first so it's easier to drizzle. 
• Flaky sea salt is a great way to bring out the flavor and create that sweet and salty flavor everyone loves so much.
• Grab a scoop of vanilla ice cream, frozen yogurt, or Greek yogurt for a hot and cool element.
• Use s'mores as an inspiration and top with a chocolate drizzle, mini marshmallows, and crumbled graham crackers.

Add toasted pecans or glazed pecans
Put vanilla ice cream on top of grilled bananas for a fancy dessert. Chopped pecans can make it crunchy. You can use plain pecans, or get creative with other options to make an even better treat!

• Toasted pecans: Heating pecans on a skillet for a few minutes enhances their nutty flavor, resulting in a noticeable difference in taste.
• Maple-glazed pecans: For an even tastier option, try coating your pecans with maple syrup to add a sweet and crunchy layer.

Can I grill bananas wrapped in foil?
An alternative method to grill bananas is by wrapping them in foil, which is also tasty but does not produce the same caramelization and grill marks as the previous method. To cook bananas in foil, begin by cutting them down the middle while keeping the peel intact. This will create a banana shape similar to a boat.

After brushing a mixture of butter and sugar onto the banana, add any desired toppings. Proceed to wrap the banana in foil, ensuring the top is slightly open. Grill the banana for approximately 10 minutes, until it softens.
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