Slow Cooker Banana Dessert
Transform simple ingredients into a luscious, comforting treat with this easy slow cooker banana recipe. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or a cozy snack.
The Magic Combination
Bananas are naturally sweet and creamy, making them a perfect base for warm desserts. Slow cooking softens them and brings out their natural sugars, creating a velvety, caramelized masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker insert and arrange banana slices evenly on the bottom.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bananas.
- Scatter the butter cubes on top.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon and drizzle the vanilla extract over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until bananas are tender and the sauce is thick and syrupy.
- Serve warm over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or simply with whipped cream.
Why You’ll Never Look Back
This easy slow cooker recipe shows the magic of minimal ingredients with gentle heat. Bananas melt into a rich, buttery sauce with caramel and warm spice notes. It’s simple for a weekday treat yet elegant enough to impress guests. Plus, your kitchen fills with the irresistible aroma of sweet bananas and cinnamon as it cooks.