Grilled Bananas

So, the past few weeks we have offered up some delicious + healthy ideas for the grill. Including: Grilled Portobello mushrooms, Lemony Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Cauliflower Steaks. This week, it's still hot, (actually even hotter) so we have another grilling recipe for you-- but this time, it's dessert. 

Grilling fruit is the perfect way to release the natural sugars within the fruit, giving a full, smoky-sweet flavor that is the perfect accompaniment to a cookout or barbecue. The best part? Grilling up fruit is not only absolutely delicious, it's also much healthier than your regular summertime desserts like ice-cream or popsicles. The preparation is easy and goes from peel to grill to mouth in less than 10 minutes. 

Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, a nutrient your body needs to maintain electrolyte levels in high heat and is full of fiber, so if the grilled chicken or steaks didn't fill you up, the grilled banana will do the job! 

Grilled Bananas

Gather

4 bananas

1/2 tbsp of natural sugar crystals

Method:

1. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving skins on. 
2. Sprinkle the cut sides with sugar
3. Grill bananas for about 3 minutes each side--be careful, you don't want them to get mushy.
4. Pop them out into a bowl, and add a scoop of Norton Fitness Strawberry Frozen Yogurt if desired. 

That's it, you're done. Enjoy the sweetness of the season without ruining your diet or hard work in the gym. See you back here next week for some more delicious grilled fruit recipes.