Slow-Cook Raw Banana Slices with 4 Easy Ingredients — A Flavor You’ll Keep Coming Back For
This Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding is a simple, indulgent twist on the classic New Orleans treat. By skipping the usual flour and eggs, the bananas naturally caramelize with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, creating a rich, jammy pudding that tastes like a flambéed dessert—without ever touching the stove or fire.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding
Ingredients
Fruit
- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
Caramel Base
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Slow Cooker
Grease the ceramic insert with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
Step 2: Layer the Bananas
Arrange the sliced bananas in an even layer at the bottom. Slightly spotty bananas work best—they’re sweeter and break down into a creamier texture.
Step 3: Make the Caramel Mixture
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
Step 4: Combine
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the bananas. Do not stir—this allows the syrup to slowly coat the bananas as they cook.
Step 5: Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 2–2.5 hours, until the bananas are soft and the liquid is dark amber and bubbling.
Step 6: Serve
Gently stir before serving so the bananas mingle with the sauce. Enjoy warm, straight from the slow cooker!
