SLOW-COOKER PINA COLADA BANANAS FOSTER

Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster image

I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina colada. Make sure you use underripe bananas, as their firm texture works best in this recipe. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 medium firm bananas
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rum
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Optional: Coconut ice cream, vanilla wafers and cream-filled wafer cookies

Steps:

Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise. Layer sliced bananas and pineapple in bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine butter, brown sugar, rum and coconut extract in small bowl; pour over fruit. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2 hours. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. If desired, serve with coconut ice cream, vanilla wafers or cream-filled wafer cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.