These pan-fried cinnamon bananas are an absolute game-changer! What starts as a simple banana gets transformed into a sweet, caramelized dessert or snack in just a few minutes. Whether you enjoy them on their own, over ice cream, or paired with yogurt, pancakes, or French toast, these bananas are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Why Bananas? In our house, bananas are a go-to fruit. While not everyone in the family loves raw bananas, they’re one of those fruits that are always eaten when they’re on the counter. However, I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of eating them raw. It’s the overripe ones I tend to avoid. But when cooked? Bananas become something extraordinary!
The Magic of Cooking Bananas When you cook bananas, they take on an entirely different character. They become super sweet, almost tangy, and the soft, caramelized outside contrasts perfectly with the tender inside. It’s like magic happening in the pan. Once you try these pan-fried cinnamon bananas, you’ll never look at bananas the same way again.
Quick and Easy Recipe If you’ve got ripe bananas on hand, you’re only minutes away from an incredible treat. Here’s what you need to make these pan-fried cinnamon bananas:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (or regular honey)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
- Prep the pan: Place the butter, honey, and cinnamon in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir until melted and combined, creating a fragrant cinnamon sauce.
- Add the bananas: Place the banana slices in the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes, allowing the bottoms to caramelize and turn golden brown. Adjust the temperature to prevent burning.
- Flip and finish: Flip the banana slices and cook for another 4 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the bananas are soft and sweet.
- Serve: These pan-fried cinnamon bananas are best served hot. Try them over vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or enjoy them as a topping on pancakes or French toast. You can also sprinkle a little extra sugar over them for an extra touch of sweetness!
Customization Tips: If cinnamon isn’t your thing, you can easily leave it out and let the natural sweetness of the bananas shine. For a unique twist, my mom used to fry bananas in concentrated orange juice instead of honey. It added a tangy flavor that I still remember fondly!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and easy: Ready in 10 minutes.
- Versatile: Great on ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or just as a simple snack.
- Deliciously comforting: Soft and sweet inside with a golden, caramelized outside.
These pan-fried cinnamon bananas will turn your ordinary bananas into something extraordinary. Try them today, and I bet you’ll go bananas for them too!