Flambeed Bananas
Flambeed Bananas, often known as Bananas Foster, is a classic dessert featuring sliced bananas cooked in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then dramatically flambéed with rum or banana liqueur. This theatrical preparation originated in New Orleans, USA, and is typically served warm over vanilla ice cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sugars in the sauce and the bananas themselves, as well as the butter and ice cream accompaniment. A typical serving provides a significant energy boost, with a rough calorie estimate ranging from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The flambé technique is not just for show; the brief, intense flame caramelizes the sugars and burns off some of the alcohol, leaving behind a deeper, more complex flavor profile. Nutritionally, bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber, though these benefits are often overshadowed by the dessert's indulgent preparation.
