Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable)

Golden caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon, ready in minutes

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

→ Spices & Sweeteners

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

→ Fats

04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Finishing Touch

05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

# Method:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until well blended.
03 - Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy.
04 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the bananas, then carefully flip each slice.
06 - Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar on top. Cook another 2-3 minutes until caramelized and tender.
07 - Optionally drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Serve immediately while warm.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 15 minutes with ingredients you already have in your pantry
  • The way the natural sugars caramelize creates a restaurant style dessert without any fancy techniques
  • Perfectly sweet but not overpowering making it ideal for breakfast or dessert
02 -
  • Resist the urge to crank up the heat because the sugar will burn before the bananas cook through
  • Work in batches if your pan is crowded or the bananas will steam instead of fry
  • These are best eaten immediately but they still taste pretty good reheated the next day
03 -
  • Pat the banana slices dry with a paper towel before cooking if they seem wet
  • Use a light colored pan so you can actually see the caramelization happening

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