Description
Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas are a quick and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These caramelized banana slices are cooked in a sweet buttery sauce with warm cinnamon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas:
- 2 ripe but firm bananas (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
- Cook Bananas: Add the banana slices in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden and slightly caramelized. Gently flip with a spatula to avoid breaking them.
- Serve: Once both sides are golden and coated in the sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Delicious served over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.
- For added flavor, drizzle with a little maple syrup or a splash of vanilla extract while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
