Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 bananas, ripe but still firm
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup*
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • For serving: vanilla ice cream (vegan as necessary), chopped toasted pecans or glazed pecans

Instruction

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • In a small bowl, stir the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Leaving the peel on, slice off the stem of the banana peel. Then slice the banana in half lengthwise.
  • Brush the cut side of the bananas with 1/2 of the maple syrup mixture.
  • Grill cut side down for 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  • To serve, scoop the bananas out of their peels with a spoon. Stir the maple mixture, then drizzle it over the tops. Serve with ice cream and chopped pecans.