Whole30 Caramelized Bananas
Elevate your breakfast or dessert game with these irresistible Whole30 Caramelized Bananas—an easy, healthy recipe bursting with natural sweetness and warm, cozy flavors. Perfectly golden banana slices are caramelized in fragrant coconut oil, enhanced with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and finished with a luscious coconut milk-vanilla sauce. With just 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking, this dish is not only quick but also totally guilt-free, adhering to Whole30 guidelines. Serve these caramelized delights as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt, or enjoy them straight from the skillet for a naturally sweet treat. Indulge in this paleo-friendly favorite while staying true to your healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Bananas
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a non-stick skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted and hot.
Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them to allow the bottom to caramelize and turn golden brown.
Gently flip the banana slices using a spatula, and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the bananas and toss them gently to coat evenly.
Add the unsweetened coconut milk and vanilla extract to the skillet, stirring gently to combine the sauce with the bananas.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the bananas.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the caramelized bananas to enhance the sweetness.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or enjoy on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
