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Close-up of thick, glossy sauce coating slices of caramelized bananas served in a white bowl.

Simple Caramelized Bananas


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 12 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick recipe for sweet, caramelized bananas using butter and brown sugar.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 2 minutes until the bottoms start to brown.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bananas.
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, gently turning the bananas once, until the sugar dissolves and forms a sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve these warm over ice cream or yogurt.
  • You can add a pinch of cinnamon with the sugar for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 7 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 35

Keywords: caramelized bananas, fried bananas, brown sugar bananas, simple dessert, quick sweet treat