With ingredients like banana, pineapple, dark rum, and coconut, this Crockpot Bananas Foster combines the flavors of classic bananas foster with a pina colada.
If you love the combination of bananas and pineapple like we do, don’t miss our No-Bake Banana Split Lush dessert, too!
Easy Crockpot Bananas Foster With Pineapple
I love taking classic recipes and adding my own twist to them, whether that’s adding a new flavor or trying a new cooking method. With this crockpot bananas foster recipe, it’s both.
I swapped the stovetop for the crockpot, which makes it a pretty hands-off dessert, and added some new flavors like pineapple and coconut. The end result is pretty fantastic and it’s so simple to make.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
- Super easy! This is one of the most hands-off desserts out there. Just layer the pineapple and banana, dump the rest of the ingredients on top, and come back a couple hours later.
- Sweet yet tropical. The combination of bananas, pineapple, and coconut really adds a tropical twist to the classic dessert.
- Great for sharing. I think crockpot bananas foster is perfect for serving up for a or small friendly gathering or after dinner with the family, of course.
What Is Bananas Foster?
Bananas foster is a dessert made with bananas in a caramelized butter rum sauce, typically topped with vanilla ice cream. This crockpot version includes a tropical twist, adding pineapple and toasted coconut flakes, but still giving you the classic flavor.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s a run-down of the ingredients needed for this bananas foster recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Bananas – You’ll want firm yellow bananas, without brown spots.
- Pineapple tidbits – Drained.
- Butter – Adds a rich flavor to the sauce.
- Brown sugar – Sweetens and caramelizes the sauce.
- Cinnamon – Adds a warm flavor.
- Rum – You can use dark rum or spiced rum for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract – For flavor.
- Chopped walnuts & shredded coconut – Add flavor and texture.
- For serving – Vanilla ice cream and cream filled wafer cookies.
How To Make Crockpot Bananas Foster With Pineapple
This dessert is relatively hands-off, which is one of the reasons I like it so much.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Layer the bananas and pineapple. Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray. Cut the bananas in half lengthwise then crosswise. Place half on the bottom of the crockpot then top with half of the pineapple. Repeat.
- Add the butter sauce. Combine the butter, sugar, cinnamon, rum, vanilla, and walnuts. Pour over the bananas.
- Cook. Cook on low for 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours, until the ingredients are heated through.
- Serve. Scoop into bowls with vanilla ice cream, wafer cookies, and top with toasted coconut flakes.
Tips & Variations
- No brown bananas. Use firm bananas that are not quite ripe (no brown spots at all), or they’ll turn to mush.
- Skip the pineapple. If you hate pineapple, just leave it out for a more traditional bananas foster taste.
- Swap the nuts. Feel free to change out the walnuts with pecans or macadamia nuts.
- Omit the rum. The alcohol cooks off and lends more flavor to the dessert, but you can simply omit it, if preferred.
- How do I know when it’s done? Basically all you’re doing here is heating the ingredients through, which takes anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the size of your crockpot. Once everything is heated to your liking, it’s ready!
Serving Suggestions
Bananas foster is typically served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For this pineapple bananas foster, I like to take it up a notch and serve it with cream filled wafer cookies and toasted coconut flakes as well.
Proper Storage
Bananas foster is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days after it’s made. To reheat, place individual servings into the microwave for 25-30 seconds at a time until warmed through. I don’t recommend freezing this dessert.
More Easy Banana Desserts To Try
- Pan Fried Bananas
- Walking Banana Pudding
- Frozen Banana Split Bites
- Banana Split Dessert Kabobs
- Air Fryer Banana Spring Rolls
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Crockpot Pineapple Bananas Foster
Ingredients
- 4 medium firm bananas
- 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits , drained
- 1/4 cup butter , melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup spiced or dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut , toasted
- vanilla ice cream , for serving
- Cream filled wafer cookies , for serving
Instructions
- Coat a 5 quart crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then again crosswise. Place half of the banana slices in the bottom of the crockpot, followed by half of the pineapple. Repeat layers one more time.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum, vanilla, and chopped walnuts; pour over the bananas and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low until heated through, 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Portion into bowls with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, cream filled wafer cookies, and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
