Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable)
Sweet, caramelized bananas infused with warm cinnamon, lightly pan-fried to golden perfection—a quick and irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# 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
# How To Make:
01 - Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces for even cooking.
02 - Combine ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until evenly blended.
03 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy and fully melted.
04 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown develops on the bottom.
05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over bananas, then carefully flip each slice.
06 - Distribute 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms those spotted bananas youd otherwise toss into a dessert that feels like a special occasion
- Takes less than fifteen minutes from fridge to plate, perfect for sudden sweet attacks
02 -
- Resist the urge to crank up the heat, the sugar will burn before the bananas cook through and bitter caramel is sad caramel
- Use a nonstick pan if possible, bananas love to stick and you want to flip them without breaking that beautiful crust you have created
03 -
- Do not use underripe bananas, they will not develop the same sweetness or tender texture no matter how long you cook them
- Have your plates ready before you start cooking, these are best enjoyed immediately while still warm and caramelized