Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printer-friendly)

Golden caramelized banana slices with warm cinnamon flavor, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 ripe but firm bananas

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup

04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil

05 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for drizzling

07 - Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for serving

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Ensure uniform thickness for even cooking.

02 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.

03 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy and evenly coating the pan surface.

04 - Place banana slices in a single layer without overcrowding. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops.

05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until undersides develop a golden caramelized color. Monitor heat to prevent burning.

06 - Carefully flip each banana slice using a spatula. Cook an additional 2 minutes until golden on the second side.

07 - Remove from heat immediately. Serve warm topped with nuts, honey drizzle, or a scoop of yogurt or ice cream if desired.

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It comes together in under ten minutes which means you can satisfy a sweet craving almost instantly
The caramelized edges create this incredible texture contrast that feels fancy without any real effort

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Do not crowd the pan or the bananas will steam instead of caramelize which completely changes the texture
Medium heat might feel too low but higher heat will burn the sugar before the bananas cook through

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Let the butter foam slightly before adding bananas which indicates proper temperature
Use a thin metal spatula for the gentlest flip possible to keep slices intact