Fried Sweet Bananas
Fried bananas are a popular breakfast and dessert in Brazil. They are quick and easy to make.
The bananas are cooked in butter and coated in cinnamon sugar.
You will need some firm bananas, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and butter.
The result is a sweet and tasty treat.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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Fried bananas are a popular breakfast and dessert in Brazil. They are quick and easy to make.
The bananas are cooked in butter and coated in cinnamon sugar.
You will need some firm bananas, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and butter.
The result is a sweet and tasty treat.
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Ingredients 4
3 firm bananas, halved lengthwise
0.5 cup white sugar
1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
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1
Cut each banana half into 3 or 4 pieces.
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2
Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
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Melt 3 tablespoons 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.
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4
Press fried banana slices into cinnamon sugar, one at a time, until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 6g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 15mg
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Sodium 42mg
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Total Carbohydrate 31g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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