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Pan Fried Bananas

These pan fried bananas are golden, caramelized, and absolutely irresistible. Made with coconut oil, brown sugar, and warm spices, they come together in just 10 minutes and make the perfect topping for oatmeal, ice cream, pancakes, and more.
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 94kcal

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • serving plate

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe but firm bananas sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground cardamom
  • teaspoon ground cloves
  • Tiny pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet.
  • Sprinkle half of the spice mixture evenly over the banana slices.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden and lightly caramelized.
  • Carefully flip the banana slices with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the second side.
  • Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until both sides are caramelized and fragrant.
  • Transfer the bananas to a serving plate and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg