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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 94kcal
Equipment
Small mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
Skillet
Spatula
serving plate
Ingredients
2ripe but firm bananassliced into ½-inch rounds
1tablespooncoconut oil
1tablespoonbrown sugar
½teaspoonground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonground cardamom
⅛teaspoonground 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.