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Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Ready in 10 Minutes!)

Quick and easy caramelized bananas cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 bananas ripe but firm
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Slice bananas into 1/2-inch rounds.
  2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until bubbling.
  4. Add bananas in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes.
  5. Flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and serve warm.

Notes

Best served immediately. Use firm ripe bananas for best texture.