We have bananas on hand most of the time as treats for our rabbits. They would eat every banana in sight if we let them, but too much sugar isn’t good for them. We usually end up eating or throwing away 1-2 of the bunch, so finding a recipe designed for using up overripe bananas was just made for our household. Let’s give these Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas a try!
This post was originally published on August 2, 2017. The text and photos were updated on August 8, 2021. The review and rating have not been changed.
Quick and easy recipe for overripe bananas, perfect for a special breakfast or an afternoon snack!
The Ingredients
I didn’t have to shop for any of the ingredients for these Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas. Can you believe it? I was thrilled!
The only small change I made was using canola oil spray instead of olive oil spray. I already had the canola spray on hand, and I didn’t foresee the change making a difference in the taste. I actually like the idea of canola spray better since it’s a more neutral-tasting oil.
The Process
I spent 7 minutes on this recipe from start to finish. It took me 3 minutes to prep and 4 to cook, which was just slightly more than the 5 minutes listed. However, the entire process was extremely easy.
Heating the overripe bananas softened them quickly, and they only needed 2 minutes on each side to warm through. The steam produced mixed with the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and created a delicious syrup.
As a result, my Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas were a bit wetter looking than the recipe’s photo, but I was okay with that. As I said, the syrup was delicious!
