Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas
Just 3 ingredients, a skillet, and 10 minutes are needed for this quick and easy recipe for overripe bananas. These pan fried banana slices are perfect for a special breakfast or an afternoon snack!
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
- 2 bananas (slightly overripe)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or substitute)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the bananas into rounds, approximately ⅓ inch thick.2 bananas
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if desired). Set aside.2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Lightly spray a large skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium-low heat and add the banana slices.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the rounds, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the bananas are soft and warmed through.
Notes
- Slightly overripe bananas work best. If your bananas are too overripe, they will still taste good but they may be mushy.
- If they start to get too soft, they are done. Be careful to not overcook them!
- The quality of the oil can affect how the banana rounds taste, so make sure your oil is fresh and a good quality brand. Coconut oil is a good choice.
- If you don't have oil or prefer not to use it, you can substitute butter for the oil.
- You can substitute granulated Splenda (or equivalent), however white sugar works best.
- You can also substitute brown sugar or honey.
- Note that this is not a actually a substitute recipe for the fried bananas that are cooked by immersing them in oil in a fryer. These are just a tasty way to do something a little different with your bananas by cooking them in a pan or skillet.
- Serve plain, sprinkle with powdered sugar, spoon them over vanilla ice cream, or drizzle them with chocolate syrup!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
