By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 6
294 cal · 40 min
Baked Bananas
Recipe GLPRfb95fa7232138e
Ripe bananas split lengthwise and baked with a sweet topping of brown sugar, butter, raisins, and pecans. This warm, comforting dessert comes together quickly and serves six with a tender texture and rich, nutty flavor.
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Ingredients
6 bananas, sliced lengthwise
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup raisins or other dried chopped fruit
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or oil.
Wash the bananas under cool water and pat dry. Slice each banana lengthwise down the middle to expose the flesh, but keep the peel intact on one side if possible for structure.
Arrange the split bananas in a single layer in the prepared baking pan, skin-side down or flat in the pan.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over all the bananas. Dot with small pieces of butter or margarine, distributing them throughout.
Scatter the raisins and chopped pecans evenly over the top of the bananas.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the bananas are tender and the topping is warm and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte grocery chain—bananas, brown sugar, butter, raisins, and pecans move fast and cost little. The stated 40 minutes is generous; actual prep and bake time runs 25–30 minutes, so no surprise there. At roughly 90 cents per serving, this is a dessert that feeds six without breaking the budget, and the simplicity means even a weeknight cook won't fuss. Baked bananas reheat reasonably well, making it flexible for the next day.
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