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Mexican Fried Bananas

Delicious Mexican Fried Bananas for a Sweet Home Treat

Mexican Fried Bananas are a delightful dessert with caramelized plantains and sweetened condensed milk, perfect for brightening your mood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 plantains ripe yellow plantains choose ripe yellow ones for the sweetest flavor
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon adds warmth and enhances the sweetness of the plantains
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter allows the plantains to caramelize beautifully and adds richness
For Drizzling
  • 0.5 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk perfect for adding a creamy, indulgent finish to your Mexican Fried Bananas

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Mexican Fried Bananas
  1. Peel the plantains, making sure to remove all the skin. Slice them into rounds about ½ inch thick.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it’s bubbly and fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced plantains to the skillet and sprinkle them generously with ground cinnamon.
  4. Cook the plantains for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
  5. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the cooked plantains before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra creamy treat.

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