Fried Sweet Bananas

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These fried sweet bananas are a popular breakfast or dessert in northeast Brazil. Bananas or plantains are fried in butter and coated with cinnamon sugar. Delicious with vanilla ice cream, too.

Submitted by Nandabear
Updated on July 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
16 slices
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 firm bananas, halved lengthwise

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Cut each banana half into 3 or 4 pieces.

  2. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Set aside.

  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add banana slices and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer banana slices to a paper towel-lined plate.

  4. Press fried banana slices into cinnamon sugar, one at a time, until evenly coated.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of cinnamon sugar. The actual amount of cinnamon sugar consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
6g Fat
31g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.