Grilled Maple Bananas Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Grilled Maple Bananas are a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich flavor of maple syrup. This simple recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or as a quick treat any time of year.

The process is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients, making it an easy addition to your grilling repertoire. You can serve them as is or with a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert.

Easy Grilled Maple Bananas Recipe

This recipe features ripe bananas sliced in half and brushed with maple syrup, then grilled until caramelized and tender. The dish takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Mix Maple Syrup: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon if using.
Brush Bananas: Place the halved bananas on a plate and brush the cut sides with the maple syrup mixture.
Grill the Bananas: Place the bananas cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until they have grill marks and are slightly softened.

Flip and Glaze: Carefully flip the bananas over and brush more maple syrup mixture on the grilled sides. Grill for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve: Remove from the grill and serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.