Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable)
Caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon and butter, ready in 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)
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Ensure slices are uniform for even cooking.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly blended.
03 - Place unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat until melted and slightly foamy.
04 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of each slice.
05 - Cook for 2–3 minutes until the undersides develop a golden brown color and caramelized texture.
06 - Carefully flip each banana slice using a spatula. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden brown.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Serve warm with optional toppings such as chopped nuts, honey drizzle, or a scoop of Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The caramelized edges get slightly crisp while the centers stay creamy and warm
- It transforms ordinary bananas into something that feels like a restaurant dessert in minutes
- The whole house smells like a bakery, which might be the best part
02 -
- Overripe bananas will turn to mush the moment they hit the heat, so reach for ones with still-yellow peels
- Crowding the pan steams instead of caramelizes, so work in batches if necessary
03 -
- Clean your pan between batches to prevent burned sugar from affecting the next round
- Room temperature bananas cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge