Bananas Baked in Coconut Oil

Name: Bananas Baked in Coconut Oil
Prep time: 15

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15 min prep

6 servings

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4 ingredients

Ripe bananas get wonderfully caramelized in the oven in this recipe, without the need for frying or using a kitchen torch. The not-so-secret ingredient in this dish is coconut oil, which is rich in lauric...

6 ripe bananas
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (see Chef Tips)
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste (optional)
Greek yogurt for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

182 cals

Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

7 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

1 g

Carbohydrates

27 g

Sugar

15 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

12 mg

Directions

Position an oven rack toward the top of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
Pour the melted coconut oil into a shallow bowl or plate.
Peel the bananas. Carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Roll them around in the oil until well coated and lay them cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush them with any remaining oil and grate a little nutmeg over them, if using.
Bake for 20 minutes on an upper oven rack. Turn the bananas carefully with a spatula — don’t break them — and return them to the oven for another 10 minutes or so until they’re golden with caramelized edges. Carefully lift them from the tray, and serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Chef Tips

Coconut oil is hard at room temperature, so 10 minutes before you need it, put the jar in a bowl of hot water to melt enough to use in this recipe.

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Bananas Baked in Coconut Oil