Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Paleo, AIP, Vegan, Gluten-free)

Paleo Pan Fried Bananas topped with ice cream

Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Paleo, AIP, Vegan, Gluten-free)

Paleo Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas are a dessert, breakfast, snack, condiment, side dish -- whatever you want them to be, because: They're delicious and so versatile. Plus, they're easy to make (we always have bananas on hand) and affordable. Enjoy this easy caramelized treat, and make it for those you love, too.

Course Breakfast, Brunch, condiment, Dessert, Fruit, Side Dish, topping

Cuisine American, French

Keyword bananas, cinnamon, fried, pan fried

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 281kcal

Author Megan

Cost $1.50

Equipment

skillet -- I use a stainless steel frying pan. If you happen to use non-stick, you will not need as much oil as the recipe calls for.
small mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 bananas slightly overripe
2 Tablespoons oil of choice: coconut, avocado or olive; okay to use butter if tolerated (not AIP)
2 Tablespoons maple sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon depending on preference -- For VAD, replace with spice mixture: 1/8 teaspoon ginger + small pinch of cloves.

Instructions

Slice bananas into rounds or at a slight diagonal, approximately ⅓" to ½" thick.
In a small bowl, combine the maple sugar and cinnamon, or optional ginger alternative.
Heat skillet over medium high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add 1 Tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the pan. Reduce heat to medium low. Add slices of one banana (unless you have a large enough pan that both bananas will fit).
Use your fingers to sprinkle a quarter of the cinnamon mixture on top of each banana slice (or half the cinnamon if you have the larger pan and fit both bananas). Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Flip the rounds. I like to use a spatula in one hand and a fork in the other. If any stick to the pan, just peel up gently. Sprinkle another quarter of the cinnamon mixture on second sides or remaining cinnamon mixture if you fit both bananas in one pan. Cook for 3 to 4 more minutes until the bananas are browned and caramelized in places.
Repeat with second banana: If necessary, clean pan between batches, dry, then heat and add oil as in Step 3. (If the pan is extra "dirty" with good caramelized sugar, you may also add a bit of cream/milk of choice, scraping up any bits, and simmer briefly over low heat. This will de-glaze the pan and create a casual caramel that can accompany your bananas.)
Eat banana slices warm, or cooled, plain, or topped with ice cream or whipped cream. You may also use Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, granola, oatmeal, ice cream, cakes and more. They compliment just about anything where you'd like bananas or homemade caramel: for breakfast, brunch, desserts and more.

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