Name: Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium firm bananas; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut; Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my go-to choice for any family get-together. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

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Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

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Yield:5 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:2 hours

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Ingredients

5 medium firm bananas
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

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Directions

Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise; layer in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bananas. Cover and cook on low until heated through, about 1-1/2 hours.

Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream or pound cake if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without ice cream or pound cake): 462 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.