Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable)
Golden caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon, ready in 10 minutes for a naturally sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 ripe but firm bananas
→ Spices & Sweeteners
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
→ Fats
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for drizzling
07 - Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds.
02 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy.
04 - Place banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the undersides become golden brown and caramelized.
06 - Gently flip the banana slices and cook for another 2 minutes until golden on the second side.
07 - Remove from heat and serve warm. Optionally top with nuts, honey, yogurt, or ice cream.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ten minutes is all you need for something that tastes like it came from a restaurant dessert menu
- The way the cinnamon sugar caramelizes creates these little crispy edges that are absolutely addictive
02 -
- Overripe bananas will dissolve into sadness, grab ones with a tiny hint of green still hanging on
- A pinch of salt sounds strange but it's what makes all the sweet flavors pop
03 -
- Work in batches rather than crowding the pan, each banana slice needs space to properly caramelize
- Have your plates ready before you start cooking, these are best enjoyed immediately