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Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter

Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter: A Sweet Indulgence

Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter is a quick and gluten-free dessert, transforming ripe bananas into a deliciously indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Bananas
  • 2 ripe bananas Choose bananas with speckles for maximum sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Alternatively use coconut oil for a dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Consider adding nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum Optional for additional flavor
For Serving
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Pairs well with warm bananas

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and slice the ripe bananas in half lengthwise and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar into the frothy butter until dissolved and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt; let simmer for another minute.
  5. If using, slowly stir in dark rum and allow to cook for an additional minute.
  6. Fry the banana halves until golden brown and caramelized, flipping once.
  7. Plate the bananas and drizzle with the cinnamon butter sauce. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm right after preparation. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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