Quick Caramelized Banana and Cinnamon Ice Cream Sundae

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A fast and flavorful dessert combining warm caramelized bananas with a dusting of cinnamon over creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, layers ripe bananas, unsalted butter, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and slice 2 medium ripe bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
Step 3: Add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer and sprinkle evenly with 3 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Step 4: Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes on each side, spooning the melted sugar and butter mixture over them frequently, until golden and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp honey over the caramelized bananas, stirring gently to coat.
Step 6: Divide 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream into 4 serving bowls or glasses.
Step 7: Spoon the warm caramelized bananas and sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans on top before serving immediately.