Bananas Foster Crockpot Recipe

Next time you have less than desirable or "old" bananas that are a bit brown, a bit squishy, and just a tiny bit past their prime -- don't throw them out or make another boring banana bread.

Make Bananas Foster!! It's an exciting dessert that is new, different, and will make your family super excited to come home for dessert!

[originally posted during my ]

Day 67.

I had bananas foster for the first time about a month ago at a catered event for my husband's work. 

It was amazing, and I knew as soon as I tasted it that it would transfer nicely to the crockpot.

After some googling, and speaking to friends, I learned that a lot of times this dish is set on fire before it is served. 

I did not do this. 

I have no interest in testing out our insurance policy and we don't live on a cruise ship.

This is what I did instead:

The Ingredients.
serves 6 or so

3 nasty squishy bananas (why oh why can we not ever seem to eat them quickly enough?)

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup brandy (gluten free)

The Directions.

I used my mini crockpot for this. A 1 to 2-quart size is ideal.

(this is a 1.5 quart -- and you can find them easily on Amazon for not a lot of money.) 

--smash up your bananas in a ziplock

--squeeze into crockpot

--add butter and the rest of the stuff

cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2.

Stir and enjoy over your favorite vanilla ice cream.

The Verdict.

I did not give this to the kids. 

It tasted alcohol-y, but not overbearing in the slightest. 

I adored it and stirred it into my oatmeal the next morning. Adam had seconds.

This is a good one!

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