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Fried Bananas with Cinnamon and Vanilla Recipe

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Fried Bananas (Banana Frita) is a quick and delicious dessert featuring ripe bananas sautéed in butter and coated with a warm cinnamon sugar glaze. This simple yet flavorful treat can be enjoyed on its own or paired with ice cream, Greek yogurt, or granola for added texture and taste.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Banana Mixture

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 2 tbsp sugar (white or brown)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Cooking Fat

  • 6 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Make the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon evenly. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them either in half lengthwise or into thick diagonal pieces, ensuring the slices are relatively even in size to cook uniformly.
  3. Melt the butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare the cooking surface.
  4. Cook the bananas: Place the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottoms start to turn golden brown.
  5. Add cinnamon sugar and vanilla: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the bananas and add the vanilla extract.
  6. Turn and caramelize: Carefully flip the banana slices and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the bananas are softened, slightly caramelized, and coated with the buttery cinnamon sauce.
  7. Serve warm: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the bananas immediately, spooning any remaining cinnamon butter sauce over the top for extra flavor.
  8. Optional serving suggestions: Enhance the fried bananas by serving with ice cream, Greek yogurt, granola, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushy results during frying.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on your desired sweetness level.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.
  • Serve promptly to enjoy the bananas at their best texture and warmth.
  • Experiment with toppings like chopped nuts, honey, or chocolate drizzle for variation.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/fried-bananas-with-cinnamon-and-vanilla-recipe/