Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Printable)

Sweet, caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon, pan-fried to golden perfection in just 13 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

02 - In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until evenly blended.

03 - Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy.

04 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the bananas. Gently flip each slice.

06 - Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar on top. Cook 2-3 minutes until caramelized and tender.

07 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

01 -

Takes thirteen minutes from start to finish, including the time you spend hunting for the cinnamon
Transforms ordinary bananas into something that feels like dessert but works for breakfast
The caramelized edges and warm spice make everything feel cozy and intentional

02 -

Crowding the pan steams the bananas instead of frying them, work in batches if needed
Medium heat might feel too slow but higher heat burns the sugar before the bananas cook through
Serve immediately because they lose that perfect texture as they cool

03 -

Pat the banana slices dry with a paper towel before cooking if they seem wet, this helps them caramelize instead of steam
Warm your honey or maple syrup slightly for 10 seconds so it drizzles evenly instead of clumping