Fried Bananas
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These naturally sweet and tender caramelized pan Fried Bananas are absolutely delicious and super easy to make in just 10 minutes! They are the perfect healthy dessert or snack that you can feel good about!
Fried Bananas Recipe
Do you know what happens to bananas when you fry them!?! In just a matter of minutes, they turn to a beautiful golden brown as they caramelize and become sweeter with no extra sugar added! So you are going to fall in love with these yummy fried bananas if you’ve never had them before.
And because there is no extra sugar added it makes them a fairly healthy dessert or snack, which means fried bananas are perfect for the little ones as well as the big ones. However, if you like you can sprinkle them with a bit of sugar or cinnamon before serving. Or better yet, if you aren’t worried about calories, these caramelized bananas are delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of Homemade Blueberry Syrup.
Health Benefits of Bananas
Not only are bananas super yummy, but they are also packed with potassium, which is good for heart health as well as fiber which is important for digestion and is said to help with inflammation. Bananas are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium. Not to mention, they boost energy and make you less hungry!
How to Make Fried Bananas
This recipe is very simple and only requires just 2 ingredients. A couple of bananas and a bit of oil. That’s it! I like to use olive oil, but you can use any type of vegetable oil or coconut oil.
To begin, you need to prep your bananas. So first peel them and cut each one in half. Then cut each piece in half lengthwise.
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What to Serve with Pan Fried Bananas
More Easy Banana Recipes
If you love bananas and enjoyed this recipe for fried bananas then you’ll want to check out some more of my recipes. These are just a few of the many ways you can cook with this naturally sweet healthy fruit and add it to your diet.
- Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips
- Air Fried Bananas
- Vegan Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bars
- Banana Muffins In The Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Fried Bananas
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Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- Frying pan
Instructions
- Peel the bananas. Then cut each one in half and then cut each piece in half lengthwise.
- Add some oil to a large non-stick frying pan and then add the bananas flat side down.
- Turn the heat on to high and then wait until the oil starts to sizzle.
- Once the oil is sizzling, reduce the heat to medium and cook the bananas for 3 minutes or until they have browned on that side.
- Then flip the bananas over and cook them for 3 minutes on the other side.
- After the bananas have caramelized a bit on both sides, remove them from the frying pan and serve them immediately to enjoy!
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