Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas 🍌✨
A quick and delicious dessert or breakfast topping made with ripe bananas, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The bananas become soft, caramelized, and full of warm cinnamon flavor.
⏱ Time
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Prep time: 5 minutes
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Cook time: 8 minutes
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Total time: 13 minutes
🍽 Servings
2–3 servings
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional:
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Equipment
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Non-stick skillet or frying pan
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Spatula
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Knife and cutting board
Instructions
1️⃣ Slice the Bananas
Peel bananas and slice into ½-inch thick rounds or cut lengthwise for larger pieces.
2️⃣ Melt Butter
Place a skillet over medium heat.
Add butter and let it melt completely.
3️⃣ Add Bananas
Place banana slices in the pan in a single layer.
Cook 2 minutes until they start to turn golden.
4️⃣ Add Sugar and Cinnamon
Sprinkle over:
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brown sugar
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cinnamon
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pinch of salt
Gently flip bananas and cook another 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
5️⃣ Add Vanilla
Stir in vanilla extract and cook 1 more minute.
The sauce will become slightly thick and syrupy.
Serving Ideas 🍽
Pan-fried cinnamon bananas are great with:
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pancakes
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waffles
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oatmeal
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French toast
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ice cream
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yogurt
Storage
Best served fresh and warm.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days and reheated in a pan.
💡 Tip:
Use slightly firm bananas so they hold their shape while cooking.