Banana Foster

Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert made by sautéing sliced bananas in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and rum, often flambéed for a dramatic presentation. It is typically served warm over vanilla ice cream, creating a delicious contrast of hot, caramelized fruit and cold cream. The dish originated in the 1950s at Brennan's Restaurant in the French Quarter.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, butter, and ice cream, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides roughly 300-400 calories, along with some potassium from the bananas and small amounts of calcium and vitamin D if served with dairy-based ice cream.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	530 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	85 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	58 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	70 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Bananas Foster is culturally iconic for its theatrical flambé preparation, which was popularized in the mid-20th century to showcase New Orleans' vibrant culinary scene. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgent treat, bananas do offer a source of potassium and quick energy from natural sugars.