Slow Cooker Bananas Foster

5 from 1 vote

Slow cooker bananas foster turns the elegant dessert into an easy to make delight! Bananas get cooked with a sweet mixture of brown sugar, butter, rum, and spices for a rich caramely delight perfect for serving with ice cream.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

5 medium bananas peeled
1 packed cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup rum
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts for garnish
shredded coconut for garnish, optional
vanilla ice cream for serving, optional

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Instructions

Cut the peeled bananas in half lengthwise, then lay them (cut side down) in the bottom of your slow cooker.
5 medium bananas
To a small mixing bowl add the brown sugar, butter, rum, extract, and cinnamon. Whisk together until evenly combined, then pour this mixture evenly out over the bananas.
1 packed cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup rum, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cover and cook on LOW heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream, sprinkled with walnuts and shredded coconut- if desired.
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, vanilla ice cream

Notes

Make sure to use rum you actually would drink and be sure to choose a rum without fruit flavors added to it!
For a really decadent experience, spoon this over French toast, waffles, or pancakes and top it with whipped cream.
Choose a quality vanilla ice cream for the ultimate in dessert indulgence.

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