Description

A warm, comforting dessert combining caramelized bananas with a crispy oat topping, flavored with buttery caramel, cinnamon, and a hint of rum, perfect served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas, sliced

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup dark rum (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves and becomes bubbly.
Add the sliced bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Carefully stir in the rum (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Let cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and transfer the banana mixture to a baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the bananas.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Swap dark rum for bourbon or omit alcohol for kids.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat topping for extra crunch and flavor.

Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar and add shredded coconut for a healthier twist.

Drizzle caramel sauce over the crisp before serving for extra indulgence.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness.

For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use coconut sugar.

Freeze leftovers up to 2 months in an airtight container; thaw overnight before reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg