By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
158 cal · 21 min
Bellyful of Barbecued Bananas
Recipe GLPR536e6bf3236dbe
Tender grilled banana pieces coated in a warm cinnamon-brown sugar crust, served as a delightful warm dessert or side dish. The natural sweetness of the bananas caramelizes on the grill while the spices create a crispy, aromatic coating.
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Ingredients
4 bananas
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups vanilla ice cream
Directions
Preheat your grill to low heat. Peel the bananas and cut each one in half lengthwise, then cut those halves in half widthwise to create 4 pieces per banana.
Brush the banana pieces lightly with lemon juice.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing until evenly blended.
Roll each banana piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating all sides generously.
Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated banana pieces directly on the grate.
Grill for 3 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip and grill for another 3 minutes on the second side, until caramelized and tender.
Transfer the grilled bananas to a serving dish. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve immediately while still warm.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte grocery chain—bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla ice cream are all standard stock—so no special trips required. The stated 21 minutes is honest for this simple grill-side dessert of caramelized banana halves with cinnamon-sugar topping, though the actual hands-on time is closer to five minutes once the grill is hot. Cost per serving runs under $1.50, driven entirely by the ice cream; bananas and pantry staples are negligible. This is genuinely fun for a family summer dinner and reheats poorly (ice cream melts, grilled fruit goes soft), so it's a same-night dish meant to be eaten fresh off the grill, which is exactly how it should work.
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