Warm Banana Crumble
A comforting warm banana dessert topped with a crunchy crumble, perfect for using up ripe bananas and serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas The more spots, the better! They should be super sweet and mushy.
- 1 cup rolled oats Adds a hearty texture for the topping.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure for the crumble.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Darker sugar gives a richer flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For a warm flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For the crumble topping.
- to taste optional ice cream or whipped cream For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some texture.
- In another bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and pour in your banana mixture, smoothing it out evenly.
Topping and Baking
- In the bowl with the dry ingredients, mix in the softened butter using your hands or a fork until crumbly.
- Layer the crumble topping evenly over the banana mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure to use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g
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