My Healthy High Protein Bananas Foster is everything you love about the classic dessert, made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Sweet ripe bananas are caramelized in butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until perfectly soft and coated in a rich, buttery sauce. Instead of serving it over traditional ice cream, I love pairing it with my homemade high protein vanilla bean cottage cheese ice cream for a healthy dessert that’s packed with protein and naturally sweetened.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy breakfast topping or a healthier dessert, this recipe comes together in just a few minutes and tastes absolutely incredible.
Nutrition Note: The nutrition information provided is for the Healthy Bananas Foster recipe only and does not include the protein ice cream. When served with my Vanilla Bean Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream, each serving contains approximately 260 calories, 7g fat, 23g carbohydrates, and 14g protein.
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Equipment You’ll Need
- Small skillet
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in just 10 minutes
- High protein when served with protein ice cream
- Refined sugar free
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar
- Perfect for breakfast or dessert
- Gluten free
What You Will Need
For the Healthy Bananas Foster
- 2 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- 2–2½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon coconut sugar
For Serving
- Vanilla Bean Protein Ice Cream or ice cream of choice (my homemade recipe – linked here)
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and coconut sugar until combined.
- Add the sliced bananas and gently stir to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the bananas are soft and caramelized and the sauce has thickened.
- Spoon the warm bananas foster over my protein vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Tips or Variations
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the recipe will be.
- Avoid over-stirring the bananas to help them keep their shape.
- This is also delicious over Greek yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, French toast, or cottage cheese.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a little crunch.
- A pinch of flaky sea salt makes the caramel flavors pop even more.
Storage
The bananas foster is best enjoyed fresh while warm, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.
FAQs
Can I make this dairy free?
Yes! Substitute the butter with a dairy-free butter alternative. If serving with the protein ice cream, use your favorite dairy-free high-protein frozen dessert.
Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?
Yes. Honey works well, although it will slightly change the flavor.
What should I serve bananas foster with?
This recipe is delicious over:
- Protein ice cream
- Greek yogurt
- Oatmeal
- Pancakes
- Protein waffles
- French toast
- Cottage cheese
Why Is Consuming Protein Important?
- Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
- It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
- It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren’t going to see much of a difference!
- It lowers your blood pressure.
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Description
My Healthy High Protein Bananas Foster is everything you love about the classic dessert, made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Sweet ripe bananas are caramelized in butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until perfectly soft and coated in a rich, buttery sauce. Instead of serving it over traditional ice cream, I love pairing it with my homemade high protein vanilla bean cottage cheese ice cream for a healthy dessert that's packed with protein and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
For the Healthy Bananas Foster
For Serving
Instructions
-
Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
-
Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
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Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and coconut sugar until combined.
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Add the sliced bananas and gently stir to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the bananas are soft and caramelized and the sauce has thickened.
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Spoon the warm bananas foster over my protein vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 130kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.1g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 15.6mg6%
- Sodium 3.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
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The next time you make it, snap a picture, and share it to your socials. Tag @cookingkatielady and #cookingkatielady so I can admire your masterpiece and share with others!:)
Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding.
The nutrition label is for the bananas foster recipe only and does not include the ice cream. With my cottage cheese protein ice cream, the macros are 260 cals, 7g fat, 23g carbs, and 14g protein.
