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Grilled Banana Split with Chocolate Ice Cream and Smoked Almonds

Smoked almonds highlight the bananas' grilled flavors in this 5-ingredient dessert. While you can grill ripe bananas that have some black spots, they're easier to move around if they are completely yellow and slightly firm.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 MIN

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ripe but firm large bananas
Vegetable oil, for grilling
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 ounce smoked almonds, roughly chopped (1/4 cup)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the salt.

    Step 2

    Slice off the ends of each banana and halve lengthwise, leaving the peel intact. Sprinkle the cut sides of the bananas with the sugar mixture and allow to absorb, 1 minute. Oil the grill grates, then grill the bananas cut side down over high heat until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer 2 banana halves to each of 4 plates or bowls, peeling if desired. Set a scoop of ice cream in the center, sprinkle with the smoked almonds and serve.

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