Fried Sweet Bananas

Brazilian

Fried Sweet Bananas

Fried Sweet Bananas
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Embark on a culinary journey to Northeast Brazil with these caramelized delights. Sweet bananas, kissed by butter and adorned with cinnamon sugar, transform into a golden-brown ambrosia. A delightful breakfast treat or a simple yet elegant dessert, perfect on its own or crowned with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    15 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    42 mg
  • Sugar
    24 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Slice each banana half into 3 or 4 bite-sized pieces. (2 minutes)

02

Step

In a shallow bowl, thoroughly combine the sugar and cinnamon until evenly distributed. Set aside. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted and shimmering, gently add the banana slices in a single layer. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Cook the banana slices until they achieve a beautiful golden-brown hue, approximately 5 to 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through to ensure even caramelization. Transfer the cooked bananas to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess butter. (10 minutes)

05

Step

While still warm, press each fried banana slice into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Serve immediately. Enjoy these delightful treats on their own, or enhance the experience with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

For an enhanced flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
If you prefer a richer flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding the bananas. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Plantains can be substituted for bananas. Use green or yellow plantains, not black.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.

Harley Casper

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Rudy Buckridge

    Jun 26, 2025

    Absolutely delicious! The bananas were perfectly caramelized and the cinnamon sugar added a wonderful warmth.

  • Braulio Ruecker

    May 18, 2025

    So easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. My kids loved it!

  • Keara Stroman

    May 12, 2025

    I tried this with plantains and it was amazing! A great way to use up ripe plantains.

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