Caramelized Bananas
Transform your bananas into a luscious, golden treat with this quick and easy Caramelized Bananas recipe! Using just five simple ingredients—ripe bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract—this recipe delivers warm, flavorful bananas coated in a rich, buttery caramel sauce in only 15 minutes. Perfect as a dessert or a decadent topping, these caramelized bananas pair beautifully with ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or even French toast. With their irresistible golden color, sweet aroma, and a subtle hint of cinnamon, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute indulgence or a crowd-pleasing addition to your breakfast or dessert, this easy skillet recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
Add the light brown sugar to the pan and stir with a spatula until it is fully dissolved and starts to bubble, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and add the vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring to combine.
Carefully lay the banana slices into the pan in a single layer, avoiding overlap, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the banana slices using a spatula and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until they are golden and caramelized on both sides.
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness and mix gently.
Transfer the caramelized bananas to a serving dish or use as a topping for desserts such as ice cream, pancakes, or waffles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
