Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable Version)
Buttery, golden bananas caramelized with cinnamon and brown sugar in just 10 minutes.
# What You 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. Ensure slices are uniform for even cooking.
02 - Combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until foamy.
04 - Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the hot skillet. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops.
05 - Cook for 2–3 minutes until the undersides are golden brown and caramelized.
06 - Gently flip each banana slice using a spatula. Cook for another 2 minutes until golden on the second side.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Serve warm as-is, or garnish with chopped nuts, a drizzle of honey, or a scoop of yogurt or ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms forgotten bananas into something that feels like dessert in under ten minutes
- The caramelized edges and warm spice make these taste way more special than they have any right to be
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- I learned the hard way that super ripe bananas turn into mush so grab ones that still have some firmness
- A tiny pinch of salt somewhere in the cinnamon sugar mix makes everything taste more complete
03 -
- Pat the banana slices dry with a paper towel before cooking for better caramelization
- Coconut oil adds a subtle tropical note that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon