Caramelized Bananas only require 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make and are the perfect topping for pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, and more!
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I always keep bananas on hand! They are so versatile. I can use them in baking recipes like Vegan Banana Bread or Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, or quick and easy recipes like Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats.
And this recipe for Caramelized Bananas is definitely in the quick and easy category. It's so similar to Bananas Foster, but without the rum, so you can serve it on pancakes or oatmeal in addition to ice cream! And you only need 10 minutes to make it.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe only requires 4 ingredients!
- And it is ready in under 10 minutes.
- These Caramelized Bananas are vegan and gluten-free, so anyone can enjoy them.
- They are packed with flavor from cinnamon and maple syrup.
- And most importantly, they are absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Bananas: The bananas should not be overripe for this recipe. You want them just yellow with little to no brown! Save the brown bananas for Vegan Banana Cake!
Maple Syrup: I love to use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for recipes like Caramelized Apples and Caramelized Peaches. It adds so much flavor!
Cinnamon: I love the combination of cinnamon, maple syrup, and banana. But you can also use pumpkin pie spice.
Butter: I used Miyoko's Plant Butter, but use what you have on hand.
Instructions
Step 1. Combine maple syrup and cinnamon in a 10" stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.
Step 2. Add sliced bananas and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the butter. Stir to combine and serve the Caramelized Bananas as desired!
What to Serve Them With
- Serve them on oatmeal or overnight oats.
- Or scoop them atop vanilla ice cream.
- Spoon some onto French Toast.
- Or even on top of a slice of Vegan Pound Cake.
Recipe FAQs
I recommend that you eat the bananas as soon as they are done! They will get mushy and start to break apart if you keep them for even 1 day.
Expert Recipe Tips
Don't use a banana that is too ripe for this recipe. They will become mushy. The perfect banana for this recipe is yellow with little to no brown spots.
It is important to stir constantly when bringing the maple syrup and cinnamon to a boil to prevent the cinnamon from burning!
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Caramelized Bananas
Equipment
- 1 10" Stainless Steel Skillet
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chefs Knife
- Measuring Spoons
- 1 Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Maple Syrup Not pancake syrup!
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Large Banana, sliced into ¼" slices see note
- 1 tablespoon Butter I used Miyoko's plant butter
Instructions
- In a 10" stainless steel skillet over medium heat, combine maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.3 Tbsp Maple Syrup, ½ tsp Cinnamon
- Add the sliced banana and cook, gently stirring occasionally for 1-2 minutes or until the banana slices begin to soften and are coated with the syrup mixture.1 Large Banana, sliced into ¼" slices
- Then, remove from the heat and add the butter. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.1 Tbsp Butter
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