Description
Whip up these pan fried cinnamon bananas in minutes for a quick, sweet treat that’ll satisfy your dessert craving. Caramelized and golden, these bananas bring warmth and comfort to your kitchen with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 dash maple syrup
Instructions
- Peel 2 ripe bananas and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Ensure the slices are sturdy enough to maintain their shape during cooking.
- Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl. Set the mixture aside for coating.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Allow the butter to heat thoroughly without burning.
- Arrange banana slices in a single layer across the heated skillet. Evenly sprinkle the prepared cinnamon-sugar blend over the banana surfaces.
- Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes until the bottom develops a golden-brown caramelized exterior. Use a spatula to gently turn each slice.
- Continue cooking the second side for another 2-3 minutes until both surfaces are evenly browned and the bananas feel tender when pressed.
- Remove the skillet from heat immediately after achieving the desired caramelization. Transfer the warm bananas directly to serving plates.
- Optional: Drizzle a dash of vanilla extract or maple syrup over the bananas for enhanced flavor just before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm bananas that are just starting to develop brown spots for the best caramelization and flavor.
- For a healthier version, swap butter with coconut oil or use a non-stick pan to reduce added fat.
- Create a crispy coating by adding finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve these caramelized bananas over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or as a quick dessert that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Pan-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg