I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink—pina colada. Make sure your bananas are not super ripe. You will want to choose ones that are still nice and firm, as they'll work best in this recipe. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster
Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster Tips
How can I keep my bananas from getting mushy?
If you want your bananas to stay somewhat firm, add them to the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking.Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
120 min
Yield
6 servings (3 cups)
Ingredients
- 4 medium firm bananas
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Optional: Coconut ice cream, vanilla wafers and cream-filled wafer cookies
Directions
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise. Layer sliced bananas and pineapple in the bottom of a 11/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine butter, brown sugar, rum and coconut extract in a small bowl; pour over the fruit. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle individual servings with toasted coconut. Serve with optional ingredients as desired.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 358 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
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