Caramelized Bananas
Super easy caramelized bananas are a warm, cozy, indulgent treat. They're absolutely delicious on their own, but also taste amazing paired with ice cream, pancakes, waffles, cake, oatmeal, french toast, frozen yogurt, and more! Ready in just 15 minutes, naturally gluten-free, and easily made vegan too!
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bananas peeled and sliced into rounds
- 3 tbsp butter or vegan butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or coconut cream
- ¼ tsp cinnamon ground
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar, stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Pour in the cream, add the cinnamon and salt, stir to bring the sauce together.
- While the sauce is simmering add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip the banana slices over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir while cooking to prevent the sauce and bananas from burning.
- Serve the caramelized bananas on their own or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- The caramel sauce will reduce and thicken as it simmers.
- Keep the skillet on a medium heat to reduce the chances of burning the sauce and bananas.
- Bananas are best served immediately however they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Bananas can either be sliced into rounds or sliced in half lengthwise.
- Use bananas that are still a little firm so that they hold together when cooked.
- Cream can be substitututed with coconut cream if preferred.
- For a vegan option use vegan butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g