Baked Mexican Bananas

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

Sweet and Spicy Baked Mexican Bananas recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

157

Sugar

19g

Fat

0.4g

Baked Mexican Bananas are a delicious and wholesome dessert that is a popular treat in Mexico. Often served as an accompaniment to meals or as a dessert, the recipe is simple yet flavorful. In this version, bananas are quartered and baked in a spiced orange and lime sauce until they are soft and tender. The addition of raisins or currants adds a chewy texture and some extra flavor to the dish. The result is a dessert that is not only a feast for the senses but also good for your health.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Arrange the bananas in a single layer in a baking dish.
3.	In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, raisins or currants, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the bananas.
4.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bananas are soft and the liquid has thickened.

PROS

This recipe is an easy and flavorful way to enjoy a nutritious fruit as a dessert.

The sweet and spicy combination is a unique and satisfying taste sensation.

CONS

Baked Mexican Bananas may not be suitable for persons watching their sugar intake, as the bananas and raisins have natural sugars.

Also, this dessert is not gluten-free as it contains cinnamon which can be a potential source of gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas contain fiber, potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6 which improve digestion, boost immunity, and promote heart health.
Raisins or currants are high in antioxidants, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium which strengthen bones, boost energy levels, and promote good oral health.

	3 bananas , quartered horizontally
	1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
	1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
	1/2 cup fresh orange juice
	1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
	1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
	1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon