Description
Quick and comforting pan fried cinnamon bananas with a caramelized coating, warm spices, and soft golden texture—perfect as a topping, snack, or simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 slightly overripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Peel bananas and slice into 1/4–1/2 inch rounds.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter or coconut oil.
- Add banana slices in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly over the bananas.
- Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Flip gently and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt during the final minute if desired.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use slightly overripe bananas for best texture and sweetness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan for proper caramelization.
- Brown sugar adds deeper flavor than white sugar.
- Honey or maple syrup can replace sugar.
- Add nuts for crunch or spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
- Cook in coconut oil for a tropical flavor.
- Best served fresh but can be stored up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid over-softening.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
