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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mid-Summer Tropics Dessert

A simple and fruity dessert combining bananas and pineapple, topped with yellow cake mix, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 medium bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 box (about 15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix Can be substituted with chocolate or spice cake mix.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with a bit of nonstick spray or a thin smear of butter.
  2. Arrange the peeled banana halves in an even layer across the bottom.
  3. Spoon the crushed pineapple, juice and all, evenly over the bananas.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer without stirring.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the bananas are tender and the top looks set and lightly golden.
Serving
  1. Let the dessert rest for 10 minutes before scooping into bowls.
  2. Serve warm, plain or with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For a tropical feel, add some toasted coconut or sliced almonds on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave if needed.