Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas, featuring slightly overripe bananas cooked with a warm blend of cinnamon, sugar, and optional nutmeg. Perfect as a sweet snack or a topping for breakfast dishes, this easy skillet preparation brings out the natural sweetness of the bananas with a lightly caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Bananas
- 2 bananas (slightly overripe)
Spice Mixture
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or substitute)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the bananas. Slice the bananas into rounds approximately 1/3 inch thick for even cooking.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg; mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the skillet. Lightly spray a large skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm it over medium-low heat.
- Cook the banana rounds on one side. Add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Flip and finish cooking. Flip the banana rounds, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the bananas are soft and warmed through, with a caramelized coating.
Notes
- Use slightly overripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
- You can substitute sugar with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup if preferred.
- Adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg to taste depending on your spice preference.
- This dish is best served warm as a snack or topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt.
- Be careful with heat to avoid burning the sugar; medium-low heat is optimal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
