Description
Crispy, caramelized pan fried cinnamon bananas bring sweet comfort to your breakfast or dessert table. Warm spices and buttery edges make this simple treat a delightful quick indulgence that takes just minutes to create.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 dash vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel 2 ripe bananas and slice them precisely into uniform half-inch rounds using a sharp knife. Ensure each slice is equal in thickness for consistent cooking.
- Place a non-stick skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely, coating the entire pan surface within 45-60 seconds.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon into the melted butter. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until a smooth, glossy syrup develops.
- Gently arrange banana slices in a single layer across the skillet. Cook for exactly 2 minutes at 350°F, letting the bottom caramelize to a rich golden shade.
- Carefully turn each banana slice using a spatula. Cook the opposite side for an additional 2 minutes until both surfaces achieve a deep golden-brown color.
- Remove the skillet from heat when banana slices are evenly caramelized. Transfer your warm cinnamon bananas directly onto serving plates or your favorite breakfast dish.
Notes
- Slice bananas evenly and at a consistent thickness to ensure uniform caramelization and cooking time.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent bananas from sticking and breaking apart during cooking.
- For a healthier version, replace butter with coconut oil or use a small amount of neutral cooking spray.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch and texture after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Pan-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg