Grilled Bananas

We make a lot of Grilled Chicken Recipes for a quick and easy summertime meal. It just makes sense to make our desserts and side dish on the grill to make clean up a breeze.

If you love the flavor of these grilled bananas, then you must try Grilled Pineapple Recipe, Grilled Apples, Grilled Peaches, Grilled Mango or these Grilled Tomatoes.

Why This Recipe Works

You only need a few pantry ingredients to make this Grilled Bananas Recipe. The combination of the brown sugar and cinnamon gives the bananas the sweet and warm flavors. As the bananas cook it creates a delicious caramelized texture.

Make them on your next camping trip over a campfire or in a cast iron skillet. Serve as a dessert, snack or a side dish.

Ingredients

• Bananas – This recipe best to use Firm Bananas
• Melted Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Brown Sugar – Use maple syrup or honey for a delicious substitute

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How to Make Grilled Bananas

• Step 1 – Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit).  

Step 2 – Cut the bananas in half lengthwise with the peels still on.

Step 3 – Brush each half of the banana with the melted butter on the cut side. 

Step 4 –In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

Step 5 – Place the cut side of each banana with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

• Step 6 – Brush the grill grates with the olive oil to keep the bananas from sticking. 
• Step 7 – Place the bananas, cut side down, on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
• Step 8 – Flip the bananas, peel side down, and grill for 3-4 more minutes until browned and the banana starts to pull away from the peel. 
• Step 9 – Remove from the grill.  Serve as is or remove the peels from the bananas and serve warm.  Enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Choosing Bananas – Firm bananas are easier to grill so choose bananas that are not quite ripe for this recipe for the best results.  
• Prepare Bananas – Slice the unpeeled bananas so the bananas lay flat this makes it easier to grill. It is best to grill bananas with the grill on.
• Cooking Time – Grilling time will vary based on your grill. We placed the bananas directly on the grill grates but you can also grill in a grill pan.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these grilled bananas sprinkle with chopped almonds, walnuts and chocolate sauce for a delicious dessert idea.

It is even delicious diced and topped over vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, chopped pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce to make a banana split.