10-Minute Sticky Sweet Caramelized Bananas (Vegan) Recipe
Quick and easy vegan caramelized bananas with a sticky, sweet coating made from coconut sugar and cinnamon. Perfect to top your breakfast favorites like oatmeal, pancakes, or even desserts.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Bananas
- 2 bananas (cut in half and sliced lengthwise)
For Caramelization
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt coconut oil. Sprinkle in coconut sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, then stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Add the bananas: Place the sliced bananas with the flat side down clustered inside the saucepan, making sure they form a neat layer to maximize caramelization.
- Caramelize the bananas: Cook the bananas for about 3 minutes until the bottom side is browned, soft, and caramelized, then flip carefully to cook the other side for another 3 minutes until equally browned and sticky.
- Serve: Remove the caramelized bananas from heat and serve them warm as a topping for oatmeal, porridge, pancakes, waffles, crepes, ice cream, or yogurt for a delicious sweet treat.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best caramelization without mushiness.
- Substitute brown sugar for coconut sugar if unavailable.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar quantity to taste.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and gently reheated before serving.