Fried Bananas with Salted Coconut Caramel Sauce

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while margarine is often less expensive.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: dried breadcrumbs

Toasted oats add crunch without added sugar.

In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil.

Add bananas in a single layer and fry, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp on both sides.

Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

In a saucepot over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt, and whisk together until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Continue cooking for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced and thickened to your desired consistency.

Drizzle over fried bananas.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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