Can you use frozen bananas for this recipe?

Unfortunately, no. Defrosted bananas are mushy and will ultimately lose shape with cooking.

How to make healthy caramelized bananas

To make healthy caramelized bananas, omit the sugar in the recipe. With natural sweetness from the fruit and honey notes, this is an ideal way to prepare a healthier version - caramelized honey bananas.

How to serve caramelized bananas?

Serve caramelized bananas hot or warm on a dessert plate. Top with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream, sprinkle with chopped nuts, chia seeds, and chocolate chips, or garnish with fruit salad.

10-Minute Caramelized Bananas (Easy Recipe)

Name: Caramelized Bananas (Easy Recipe)
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 firm bananas; 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 pinch of ground cinnamon; 1/2 lemon, juice

Caramelized Bananas (Easy Recipe)

Caramelized bananas served with ice cream and flaked almonds in a bowl.

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Here is an easy caramelized bananas recipe made with simple ingredients in 10 minutes. Learn how to make caramelized bananas to perfection.

Author: Irina Totterman
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 1x
Category: No-Bake Desserts
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3 firm bananas
2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon, juice

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Instructions

Peel bananas and cut them in long halves, then in 2 in thickness. If desired, cut bananas into slices about 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) thick, like thick coins.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter with honey. Coat sliced bananas in sugar and place them in the hot pan. Fry bananas in a single layer on the first side for about 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Check them for golden brown color with a fork. Carefully flip the bananas over to fry the other side. This will take about 30-60 seconds, depending on the stove.
Watch out for caramelization! Once the banana slices are generously coated with caramel, add lemon juice, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and cook for another 5-10 seconds, shaking the frying pan.

Attention: Watch out for caramel splashes while adding lemon juice! Don't bend over the pan; be careful with your hands and arms (better wear long sleeves).
Transfer caramelized bananas glazed with rich caramel sauce by sliding them from the pan to a dessert plate. Serve hot or warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Expert tip: Once the bananas reach their peak caramelization, quickly remove them from the pan to stop caramelization and prevent additional browning.

Notes

Choose a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet to prevent bananas from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Slice bananas into equal thick strips or coins to ensure even caramelization.
Make sure the banana slices are not crowded while cooking. If you double or triple the recipe, use a large skillet or cook in batches.
The provided minutes of cooking time is approximate since it depends on the stove. Frying the second side of bananas takes much less time than the first side, so keep a close eye on the sugar and bananas to prevent burning.
Do not overcook bananas to prevent them from going mushy. Instead, remove them from the heat immediately when they are ready.
Soak the pan in hot water to facilitate cleaning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 caramelized banana
Calories: 235
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 8.5 g
Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
Carbohydrates: 42.6 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 22 mg

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