Classic Banana Nana (Skillet Caramel Bananas)
Sauté banana slices in a buttery caramel sauce with a pinch of cinnamon until glossy and serve warm.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium Bananas
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract(optional)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (about 5 minutes): Peel the bananas and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Measure butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- 2
Cook (about 10 minutes): In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until it bubbles and becomes glossy.
- 3
Cook (about 10 minutes): Add banana slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon (and salt if using). Sauté 4–5 minutes, then gently flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until caramelized and glossy.
- 4
Finish and serve (within the total cook time): Stir in vanilla (if using) for 30 seconds, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
318
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.6 g |
| Fat | 10.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 38.7 g |
| Sodium | 31 mg |
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