Caramelized Bananas Recipe

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Caramelized bananas are the perfect way to add a sweet, buttery, and slightly fancy touch to your breakfast without spending a ton of time in the kitchen. They're quick, easy, and effortlessly delicious!

Megan Myers

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Ingredients

2 bananas, large, ripe but firm
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Bananas

Peel and slice the bananas into ¾-inch thick rounds (or long strips if preferred).
2 bananas

Cook the Bananas

In a bowl, toss the banana slices with brown sugar until evenly coated.
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Add the bananas to the pan and fry for 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Serve

Serve immediately as a topping on pancakes, waffles or stirred into oatmeal.

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