Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Print)
Golden caramelized banana slices with warm cinnamon and butter, ready in just 10 minutes.
# 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 for dairy-free option
→ 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:
01 - Peel and slice the bananas into ½-inch thick rounds.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well blended.
03 - Place the unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat until melted and foamy.
04 - Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the bananas.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the undersides are golden brown and caramelized.
06 - Carefully flip the banana slices and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden and caramelized.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Serve warm as-is, or garnish with chopped nuts, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt or scoop of vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary bananas into something restaurant worthy in under ten minutes
- The caramelized edges and warm spice make it feel like a fancy dessert with almost no effort
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan or the bananas will steam instead of caramelize properly
- Let them develop a deep golden color before flipping, as that's where all the flavor lives
03 -
- Work quickly once the sugar hits the hot butter, as it can burn if left unattended
- A cast iron skillet creates excellent caramelization but any nonstick pan will work